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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.14, 2,073.39 and 457.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.14, 2,073.39 and 457.48 is: 686.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.14 : 2,073.39 = 457.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.14/2,073.39 = 457.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.14x = 2,073.39 × 457.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.14x = 948,534.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,534.46/1,382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.28

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