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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.51, 2,067.33 and 453.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.51, 2,067.33 and 453.86 is: 680.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.51 : 2,067.33 = 453.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.51/2,067.33 = 453.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.51x = 2,067.33 × 453.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.51x = 938,279.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,279.28/1,378.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.65

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