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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.08, 2,074.66 and 458.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.08, 2,074.66 and 458.71 is: 688.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.08 : 2,074.66 = 458.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.08/2,074.66 = 458.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.08x = 2,074.66 × 458.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.08x = 951,675.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,675.21/1,383.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.09

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