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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.46, 2,076.20 and 459.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.46, 2,076.20 and 459.89 is: 689.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.46 : 2,076.20 = 459.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.46/2,076.20 = 459.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.46x = 2,076.20 × 459.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.46x = 954,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,823.62/1,384.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.67

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