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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.08, 2,073.28 and 457.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.08, 2,073.28 and 457.36 is: 686.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.08 : 2,073.28 = 457.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.08/2,073.28 = 457.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.08x = 2,073.28 × 457.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.08x = 948,235.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,235.34/1,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.09

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