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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.13, 2,071.25 and 456.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.13, 2,071.25 and 456.51 is: 684.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.13 : 2,071.25 = 456.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.13/2,071.25 = 456.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.13x = 2,071.25 × 456.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.13x = 945,548.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,548.36/1,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.62

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