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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.79, 2,068.90 and 455.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.79, 2,068.90 and 455.10 is: 682.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.79 : 2,068.90 = 455.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.79/2,068.90 = 455.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.79x = 2,068.90 × 455.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.79x = 941,556.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,556.39/1,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.39

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