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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.18, 2,070.59 and 455.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.18, 2,070.59 and 455.70 is: 683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.18 : 2,070.59 = 455.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.18/2,070.59 = 455.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.18x = 2,070.59 × 455.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.18x = 943,567.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,567.86/1,380.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.66

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