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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.31, 2,069.28 and 454.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.31, 2,069.28 and 454.83 is: 682.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.31 : 2,069.28 = 454.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.31/2,069.28 = 454.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.31x = 2,069.28 × 454.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.31x = 941,168.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,168.35/1,379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.35

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