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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.91, 2,068.34 and 454.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.91, 2,068.34 and 454.47 is: 681.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.91 : 2,068.34 = 454.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.91/2,068.34 = 454.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.91x = 2,068.34 × 454.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.91x = 939,996.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,996.21/1,378.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.70

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