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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.37, 2,076.06 and 459.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.37, 2,076.06 and 459.68 is: 689.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.37 : 2,076.06 = 459.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.37/2,076.06 = 459.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.37x = 2,076.06 × 459.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.37x = 954,314.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,314.60/1,384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.35

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