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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.46, 2,072.79 and 457.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.46, 2,072.79 and 457.14 is: 685.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.46 : 2,072.79 = 457.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.46/2,072.79 = 457.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.46x = 2,072.79 × 457.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.46x = 947,562.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,562.99/1,381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.92

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