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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.49, 2,066.68 and 453.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.49, 2,066.68 and 453.50 is: 679.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.49 : 2,066.68 = 453.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.49/2,066.68 = 453.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.49x = 2,066.68 × 453.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.49x = 937,237.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,237.36/1,378.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 679.90

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