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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.79, 2,075.47 and 459.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.79, 2,075.47 and 459.36 is: 688.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.79 : 2,075.47 = 459.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.79/2,075.47 = 459.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.79x = 2,075.47 × 459.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.79x = 953,389.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,389.33/1,383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.97

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