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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.48, 2,067.84 and 453.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.48, 2,067.84 and 453.84 is: 680.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.48 : 2,067.84 = 453.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.48/2,067.84 = 453.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.48x = 2,067.84 × 453.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.48x = 938,468.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,468.51/1,378.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.80

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