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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.19, 2,068.85 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.19, 2,068.85 and 454.83 is: 682.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.19 : 2,068.85 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.19/2,068.85 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.19x = 2,068.85 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.19x = 940,975.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,975.05/1,379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.27

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