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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.98, 2,072.54 and 457.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.98, 2,072.54 and 457.32 is: 685.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.98 : 2,072.54 = 457.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.98/2,072.54 = 457.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.98x = 2,072.54 × 457.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.98x = 947,815.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,815.14/1,381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.84

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