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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.94, 2,074.64 and 458.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.94, 2,074.64 and 458.51 is: 687.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.94 : 2,074.64 = 458.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.94/2,074.64 = 458.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.94x = 2,074.64 × 458.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.94x = 951,230.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,230.52/1,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.83

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