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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.46, 2,074.70 and 458.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.46, 2,074.70 and 458.89 is: 688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.46 : 2,074.70 = 458.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.46/2,074.70 = 458.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.46x = 2,074.70 × 458.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.46x = 952,055.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,055.04/1,383.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.17

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