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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.78, 2,067.48 and 454.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.78, 2,067.48 and 454.23 is: 681.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.78 : 2,067.48 = 454.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.78/2,067.48 = 454.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.78x = 2,067.48 × 454.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.78x = 939,111.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,111.44/1,378.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.12

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