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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.98, 2,074.56 and 458.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.98, 2,074.56 and 458.60 is: 687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.98 : 2,074.56 = 458.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.98/2,074.56 = 458.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.98x = 2,074.56 × 458.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.98x = 951,393.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,393.22/1,382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.93

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