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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.29, 2,022.53 and 458.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.29, 2,022.53 and 458.46 is: 687.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.29 : 2,022.53 = 458.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.29/2,022.53 = 458.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.29x = 2,022.53 × 458.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.29x = 927,243.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,243.69/1,348.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.72

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