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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.59, 2,092.85 and 458.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.59, 2,092.85 and 458.31 is: 687.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.59 : 2,092.85 = 458.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.59/2,092.85 = 458.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.59x = 2,092.85 × 458.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.59x = 959,171.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,171.79/1,395.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.29

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