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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.83, 2,071.57 and 456.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.83, 2,071.57 and 456.46 is: 684.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.83 : 2,071.57 = 456.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.83/2,071.57 = 456.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.83x = 2,071.57 × 456.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.83x = 945,588.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,588.84/1,380.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.80

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