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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.52, 2,070.34 and 455.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.52, 2,070.34 and 455.87 is: 683.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.52 : 2,070.34 = 455.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.52/2,070.34 = 455.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.52x = 2,070.34 × 455.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.52x = 943,809.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,809.93/1,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 683.66

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