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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.49, 2,076.73 and 460.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.49, 2,076.73 and 460.12 is: 690.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.49 : 2,076.73 = 460.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.49/2,076.73 = 460.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.49x = 2,076.73 × 460.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.49x = 955,545.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,545.01/1,384.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.18

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