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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.04, 2,076.30 and 459.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.04, 2,076.30 and 459.50 is: 689.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.04 : 2,076.30 = 459.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.04/2,076.30 = 459.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.04x = 2,076.30 × 459.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.04x = 954,059.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,059.85/1,384.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.33

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