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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.05, 2,072.78 and 457.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.05, 2,072.78 and 457.39 is: 685.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.05 : 2,072.78 = 457.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.05/2,072.78 = 457.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.05x = 2,072.78 × 457.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.05x = 948,068.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,068.84/1,382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.99

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