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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.20, 2,071.27 and 456.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.20, 2,071.27 and 456.48 is: 684.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.20 : 2,071.27 = 456.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.20/2,071.27 = 456.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.20x = 2,071.27 × 456.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.20x = 945,493.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,493.33/1,381.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.54

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