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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.23, 2,071.89 and 456.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.23, 2,071.89 and 456.84 is: 685.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.23 : 2,071.89 = 456.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.23/2,071.89 = 456.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.23x = 2,071.89 × 456.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.23x = 946,522.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,522.23/1,381.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.27

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