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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.17, 2,076.03 and 459.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.17, 2,076.03 and 459.74 is: 689.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.17 : 2,076.03 = 459.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.17/2,076.03 = 459.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.17x = 2,076.03 × 459.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.17x = 954,425.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,425.38/1,384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.53

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