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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.92, 2,075.38 and 459.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.92, 2,075.38 and 459.24 is: 688.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.92 : 2,075.38 = 459.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.92/2,075.38 = 459.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.92x = 2,075.38 × 459.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.92x = 953,097.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,097.51/1,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688.69

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