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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.53, 2,074.43 and 458.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.53, 2,074.43 and 458.85 is: 687.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.53 : 2,074.43 = 458.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.53/2,074.43 = 458.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.53x = 2,074.43 × 458.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.53x = 951,849.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,849.91/1,383.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.99

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