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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.35, 2,070.28 and 455.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.35, 2,070.28 and 455.92 is: 683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.35 : 2,070.28 = 455.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.35/2,070.28 = 455.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.35x = 2,070.28 × 455.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.35x = 943,882.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,882.06/1,380.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.80

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