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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.09, 2,074.41 and 458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.09, 2,074.41 and 458.61 is: 687.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.09 : 2,074.41 = 458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.09/2,074.41 = 458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.09x = 2,074.41 × 458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.09x = 951,345.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,345.17/1,383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.84

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