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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.40, 2,068.70 and 455.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.40, 2,068.70 and 455.08 is: 682.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.40 : 2,068.70 = 455.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.40/2,068.70 = 455.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.40x = 2,068.70 × 455.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.40x = 941,424.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,424.00/1,379.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.49

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