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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.92, 2,071.74 and 456.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.92, 2,071.74 and 456.72 is: 685.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.92 : 2,071.74 = 456.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.92/2,071.74 = 456.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.92x = 2,071.74 × 456.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.92x = 946,205.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,205.09/1,380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.20

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