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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.62, 2,075.74 and 459.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.62, 2,075.74 and 459.93 is: 689.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.62 : 2,075.74 = 459.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.62/2,075.74 = 459.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.62x = 2,075.74 × 459.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.62x = 954,695.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,695.10/1,384.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.50

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