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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.89, 2,076.59 and 459.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.89, 2,076.59 and 459.73 is: 689.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.89 : 2,076.59 = 459.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.89/2,076.59 = 459.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.89x = 2,076.59 × 459.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.89x = 954,660.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,660.20/1,383.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.84

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