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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.96, 2,073.60 and 458.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.96, 2,073.60 and 458.24 is: 687.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.96 : 2,073.60 = 458.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.96/2,073.60 = 458.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.96x = 2,073.60 × 458.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.96x = 950,206.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,206.46/1,382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.08

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