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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.79, 2,067.40 and 454.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.79, 2,067.40 and 454.10 is: 680.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.79 : 2,067.40 = 454.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.79/2,067.40 = 454.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.79x = 2,067.40 × 454.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.79x = 938,796.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,796.57/1,378.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 680.88

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