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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.61, 2,068.87 and 454.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.61, 2,068.87 and 454.99 is: 682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.61 : 2,068.87 = 454.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.61/2,068.87 = 454.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.61x = 2,068.87 × 454.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.61x = 941,315.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,315.16/1,379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.31

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