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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.97, 2,070.14 and 455.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.97, 2,070.14 and 455.22 is: 682.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.97 : 2,070.14 = 455.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.97/2,070.14 = 455.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.97x = 2,070.14 × 455.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.97x = 942,366.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,366.85/1,379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 682.89

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