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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.03, 2,091.77 and 457.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.03, 2,091.77 and 457.53 is: 686.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.03 : 2,091.77 = 457.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.03/2,091.77 = 457.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.03x = 2,091.77 × 457.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.03x = 957,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,045.24/1,395.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.04

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