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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.96, 2,076.54 and 459.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.96, 2,076.54 and 459.65 is: 689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.96 : 2,076.54 = 459.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.96/2,076.54 = 459.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.96x = 2,076.54 × 459.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.96x = 954,481.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,481.61/1,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.67

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