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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.58, 2,075.22 and 459.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.58, 2,075.22 and 459.12 is: 688.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.58 : 2,075.22 = 459.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.58/2,075.22 = 459.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.58x = 2,075.22 × 459.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.58x = 952,771.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,771.12/1,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.63

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