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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.93, 2,074.59 and 458.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.93, 2,074.59 and 458.22 is: 687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.93 : 2,074.59 = 458.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.93/2,074.59 = 458.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.93x = 2,074.59 × 458.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.93x = 950,618.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,618.63/1,382.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.40

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