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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.94, 2,074.44 and 458.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.94, 2,074.44 and 458.64 is: 687.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.94 : 2,074.44 = 458.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.94/2,074.44 = 458.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.94x = 2,074.44 × 458.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.94x = 951,421.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,421.16/1,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.97

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