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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.86, 2,072.81 and 457.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.86, 2,072.81 and 457.39 is: 686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.86 : 2,072.81 = 457.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.86/2,072.81 = 457.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.86x = 2,072.81 × 457.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.86x = 948,086.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,086.30/1,381.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.09

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