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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.97, 2,068.58 and 454.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.97, 2,068.58 and 454.53 is: 681.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.97 : 2,068.58 = 454.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.97/2,068.58 = 454.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.97x = 2,068.58 × 454.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.97x = 940,231.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,231.67/1,378.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.84

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