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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.30, 2,076.57 and 459.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.30, 2,076.57 and 459.82 is: 689.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.30 : 2,076.57 = 459.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.30/2,076.57 = 459.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.30x = 2,076.57 × 459.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.30x = 954,848.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,848.42/1,384.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.77

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