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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.53, 2,075.92 and 459.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.53, 2,075.92 and 459.85 is: 689.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.53 : 2,075.92 = 459.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.53/2,075.92 = 459.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.53x = 2,075.92 × 459.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.53x = 954,611.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,611.81/1,384.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.48

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