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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.48, 2,075.00 and 459.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.48, 2,075.00 and 459.09 is: 688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.48 : 2,075.00 = 459.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.48/2,075.00 = 459.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.48x = 2,075.00 × 459.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.48x = 952,609.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,609.45/1,383.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.56

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