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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.66, 2,076.96 and 460.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.66, 2,076.96 and 460.22 is: 690.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.66 : 2,076.96 = 460.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.66/2,076.96 = 460.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.66x = 2,076.96 × 460.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.66x = 955,858.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,858.53/1,384.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.32

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