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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.92, 2,073.10 and 457.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.92, 2,073.10 and 457.22 is: 685.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.92 : 2,073.10 = 457.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.92/2,073.10 = 457.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.92x = 2,073.10 × 457.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.92x = 947,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,862.78/1,381.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.90

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