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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.53, 2,067.93 and 454.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.53, 2,067.93 and 454.05 is: 681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.53 : 2,067.93 = 454.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.53/2,067.93 = 454.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.53x = 2,067.93 × 454.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.53x = 938,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,943.62/1,378.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.12

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