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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.41, 2,073.65 and 445.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.41, 2,073.65 and 445.53 is: 668.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.41 : 2,073.65 = 445.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.41/2,073.65 = 445.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.41x = 2,073.65 × 445.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.41x = 923,878.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,878.83/1,382.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.31

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