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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.16, 2,068.96 and 454.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.16, 2,068.96 and 454.51 is: 681.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.16 : 2,068.96 = 454.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.16/2,068.96 = 454.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.16x = 2,068.96 × 454.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.16x = 940,363.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,363.01/1,379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.84

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