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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.56, 2,067.68 and 454.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.56, 2,067.68 and 454.13 is: 681.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.56 : 2,067.68 = 454.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.56/2,067.68 = 454.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.56x = 2,067.68 × 454.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.56x = 938,982.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,982.91/1,378.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.13

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