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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.29, 2,069.66 and 455.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.29, 2,069.66 and 455.60 is: 683.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.29 : 2,069.66 = 455.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.29/2,069.66 = 455.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.29x = 2,069.66 × 455.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.29x = 942,924.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,924.47/1,380.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.14

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