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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.44, 2,069.43 and 454.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.44, 2,069.43 and 454.96 is: 682.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.44 : 2,069.43 = 454.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.44/2,069.43 = 454.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.44x = 2,069.43 × 454.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.44x = 941,507.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,507.87/1,379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.53

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