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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.01, 2,070.17 and 455.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.01, 2,070.17 and 455.32 is: 683.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.01 : 2,070.17 = 455.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.01/2,070.17 = 455.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.01x = 2,070.17 × 455.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.01x = 942,589.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,589.80/1,380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.03

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