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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.68, 2,075.51 and 458.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.68, 2,075.51 and 458.99 is: 688.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.68 : 2,075.51 = 458.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.68/2,075.51 = 458.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.68x = 2,075.51 × 458.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.68x = 952,627.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,627.96/1,383.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.48

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