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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.42, 2,076.80 and 460.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.42, 2,076.80 and 460.08 is: 690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.42 : 2,076.80 = 460.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.42/2,076.80 = 460.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.42x = 2,076.80 × 460.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.42x = 955,494.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,494.14/1,384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.18

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