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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.76, 2,073.14 and 458.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.76, 2,073.14 and 458.04 is: 686.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.76 : 2,073.14 = 458.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.76/2,073.14 = 458.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.76x = 2,073.14 × 458.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.76x = 949,581.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,581.05/1,382.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.73

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