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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.85, 2,075.66 and 459.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.85, 2,075.66 and 459.10 is: 688.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.85 : 2,075.66 = 459.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.85/2,075.66 = 459.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.85x = 2,075.66 × 459.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.85x = 952,935.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,935.51/1,383.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.61

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