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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.01, 2,068.67 and 454.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.01, 2,068.67 and 454.32 is: 681.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.01 : 2,068.67 = 454.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.01/2,068.67 = 454.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.01x = 2,068.67 × 454.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.01x = 939,838.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,838.15/1,379.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.53

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