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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.70, 2,075.56 and 459.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.70, 2,075.56 and 459.02 is: 688.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.70 : 2,075.56 = 459.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.70/2,075.56 = 459.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.70x = 2,075.56 × 459.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.70x = 952,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,723.55/1,383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.53

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