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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.72, 2,068.38 and 454.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.72, 2,068.38 and 454.24 is: 681.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.72 : 2,068.38 = 454.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.72/2,068.38 = 454.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.72x = 2,068.38 × 454.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.72x = 939,528.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,528.32/1,378.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.45

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