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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.78, 2,076 and 459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.78, 2,076 and 459.44 is: 689.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.78 : 2,076 = 459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.78/2,076 = 459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.78x = 2,076 × 459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.78x = 953,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,797.44/1,383.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.27

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