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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.98, 2,068.56 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.98, 2,068.56 and 454.59 is: 681.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.98 : 2,068.56 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.98/2,068.56 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.98x = 2,068.56 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.98x = 940,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,346.69/1,378.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.91

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