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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.92, 2,068.23 and 454.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.92, 2,068.23 and 454.21 is: 681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.92 : 2,068.23 = 454.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.92/2,068.23 = 454.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.92x = 2,068.23 × 454.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.92x = 939,407.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,407.28/1,378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.26

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