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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.60, 2,074.22 and 458.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.60, 2,074.22 and 458.09 is: 687.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.60 : 2,074.22 = 458.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.60/2,074.22 = 458.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.60x = 2,074.22 × 458.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.60x = 950,166.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,166.78/1,382.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.23

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