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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.83, 2,074.44 and 458.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.83, 2,074.44 and 458.49 is: 687.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.83 : 2,074.44 = 458.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.83/2,074.44 = 458.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.83x = 2,074.44 × 458.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.83x = 951,110.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,110.00/1,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.80

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