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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.85, 2,069.53 and 455.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.85, 2,069.53 and 455.42 is: 683.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.85 : 2,069.53 = 455.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.85/2,069.53 = 455.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.85x = 2,069.53 × 455.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.85x = 942,505.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,505.35/1,379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.05

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