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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.23, 2,070.41 and 455.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.23, 2,070.41 and 455.75 is: 683.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.23 : 2,070.41 = 455.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.23/2,070.41 = 455.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.23x = 2,070.41 × 455.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.23x = 943,589.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,589.36/1,380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.65

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