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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.98, 2,071.56 and 456.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.98, 2,071.56 and 456.60 is: 684.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.98 : 2,071.56 = 456.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.98/2,071.56 = 456.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.98x = 2,071.56 × 456.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.98x = 945,874.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,874.30/1,380.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.93

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