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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.03, 2,073.83 and 458.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.03, 2,073.83 and 458.37 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.03 : 2,073.83 = 458.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.03/2,073.83 = 458.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.03x = 2,073.83 × 458.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.03x = 950,579.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,579.17/1,383.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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