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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.20, 2,069.78 and 455.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.20, 2,069.78 and 455.48 is: 683.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.20 : 2,069.78 = 455.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.20/2,069.78 = 455.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.20x = 2,069.78 × 455.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.20x = 942,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,730.77/1,380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.04

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