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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.42, 2,077.02 and 460.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.42, 2,077.02 and 460.06 is: 690.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.42 : 2,077.02 = 460.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.42/2,077.02 = 460.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.42x = 2,077.02 × 460.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.42x = 955,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,553.82/1,384.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.22

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