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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.76, 2,077.37 and 460.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.76, 2,077.37 and 460.16 is: 690.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.76 : 2,077.37 = 460.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.76/2,077.37 = 460.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.76x = 2,077.37 × 460.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.76x = 955,920.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,920.28/1,384.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 690.31

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