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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.87, 2,071.04 and 456.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.87, 2,071.04 and 456.26 is: 684.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.87 : 2,071.04 = 456.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.87/2,071.04 = 456.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.87x = 2,071.04 × 456.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.87x = 944,920.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,920.07/1,380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.29

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