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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.85, 2,071.06 and 456.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.85, 2,071.06 and 456.37 is: 684.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.85 : 2,071.06 = 456.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.85/2,071.06 = 456.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.85x = 2,071.06 × 456.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.85x = 945,169.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,169.65/1,380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.48

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