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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.02, 2,071.26 and 456.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.02, 2,071.26 and 456.41 is: 684.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.02 : 2,071.26 = 456.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.02/2,071.26 = 456.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.02x = 2,071.26 × 456.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.02x = 945,333.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,333.42/1,381.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.52

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