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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.67, 2,087.53 and 454.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.67, 2,087.53 and 454.61 is: 681.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.67 : 2,087.53 = 454.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.67/2,087.53 = 454.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.67x = 2,087.53 × 454.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.67x = 949,009.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,009.74/1,391.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.92

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