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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.79, 2,069.82 and 454.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.79, 2,069.82 and 454.97 is: 682.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.79 : 2,069.82 = 454.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.79/2,069.82 = 454.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.79x = 2,069.82 × 454.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.79x = 941,706.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,706.01/1,379.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.50

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