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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.63, 2,069.03 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.63, 2,069.03 and 454.97 is: 682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.63 : 2,069.03 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.63/2,069.03 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.63x = 2,069.03 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.63x = 941,352.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,352.89/1,379.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.32

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