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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.40, 2,074.74 and 459.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.40, 2,074.74 and 459.04 is: 688.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.40 : 2,074.74 = 459.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.40/2,074.74 = 459.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.40x = 2,074.74 × 459.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.40x = 952,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,388.65/1,383.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.44

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