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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.46, 2,067.71 and 454.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.46, 2,067.71 and 454.11 is: 681.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.46 : 2,067.71 = 454.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.46/2,067.71 = 454.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.46x = 2,067.71 × 454.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.46x = 938,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,965.52/1,378.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.17

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