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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.64, 2,073.45 and 458.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.64, 2,073.45 and 458.01 is: 686.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.64 : 2,073.45 = 458.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.64/2,073.45 = 458.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.64x = 2,073.45 × 458.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.64x = 949,660.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,660.83/1,382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.85

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