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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.13, 2,079.21 and 461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.13, 2,079.21 and 461.69 is: 692.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.13 : 2,079.21 = 461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.13/2,079.21 = 461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.13x = 2,079.21 × 461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.13x = 959,939.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,939.20/1,386.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.53

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