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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.66, 2,073.96 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.66, 2,073.96 and 458.22 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.66 : 2,073.96 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.66/2,073.96 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.66x = 2,073.96 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.66x = 950,329.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,329.95/1,382.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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