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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.37, 2,069.37 and 454.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.37, 2,069.37 and 454.92 is: 682.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.37 : 2,069.37 = 454.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.37/2,069.37 = 454.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.37x = 2,069.37 × 454.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.37x = 941,397.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,397.80/1,379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.48

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