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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.62, 2,069.88 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.62, 2,069.88 and 455.32 is: 683.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.62 : 2,069.88 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.62/2,069.88 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.62x = 2,069.88 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.62x = 942,457.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,457.76/1,379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.13

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