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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.80, 2,067.96 and 454.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.80, 2,067.96 and 454.34 is: 681.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.80 : 2,067.96 = 454.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.80/2,067.96 = 454.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.80x = 2,067.96 × 454.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.80x = 939,556.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,556.95/1,378.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.43

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