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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.10, 2,074.97 and 458.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.10, 2,074.97 and 458.59 is: 687.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.10 : 2,074.97 = 458.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.10/2,074.97 = 458.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.10x = 2,074.97 × 458.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.10x = 951,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,547.82/1,383.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.98

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