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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.22, 2,070.46 and 455.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.22, 2,070.46 and 455.78 is: 683.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.22 : 2,070.46 = 455.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.22/2,070.46 = 455.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.22x = 2,070.46 × 455.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.22x = 943,671.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,671.98/1,380.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.71

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