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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.90, 2,075.07 and 459.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.90, 2,075.07 and 459.21 is: 688.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.90 : 2,075.07 = 459.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.90/2,075.07 = 459.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.90x = 2,075.07 × 459.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.90x = 952,892.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,892.89/1,383.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.56

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