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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.69, 2,071.29 and 456.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.69, 2,071.29 and 456.29 is: 684.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.69 : 2,071.29 = 456.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.69/2,071.29 = 456.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.69x = 2,071.29 × 456.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.69x = 945,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,098.56/1,380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.51

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