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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.78, 2,071.49 and 456.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.78, 2,071.49 and 456.44 is: 684.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.78 : 2,071.49 = 456.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.78/2,071.49 = 456.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.78x = 2,071.49 × 456.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.78x = 945,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,503.43/1,380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.76

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