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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,384.97, 2,077.65 and 460.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,384.97, 2,077.65 and 460.62 is: 691.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,384.97 : 2,077.65 = 460.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,384.97/2,077.65 = 460.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,384.97x = 2,077.65 × 460.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,384.97x = 957,007.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,007.14/1,384.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.00

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