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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.85, 2,071.03 and 456.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.85, 2,071.03 and 456.42 is: 684.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.85 : 2,071.03 = 456.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.85/2,071.03 = 456.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.85x = 2,071.03 × 456.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.85x = 945,259.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,259.51/1,380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.55

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