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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.66, 2,068.08 and 453.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.66, 2,068.08 and 453.91 is: 680.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.66 : 2,068.08 = 453.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.66/2,068.08 = 453.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.66x = 2,068.08 × 453.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.66x = 938,722.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,722.19/1,378.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.89

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