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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.91, 2,069.83 and 455.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.91, 2,069.83 and 455.47 is: 683.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.91 : 2,069.83 = 455.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.91/2,069.83 = 455.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.91x = 2,069.83 × 455.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.91x = 942,745.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,745.47/1,379.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.19

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