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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.18, 2,078.50 and 461.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.18, 2,078.50 and 461.24 is: 691.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.18 : 2,078.50 = 461.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.18/2,078.50 = 461.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.18x = 2,078.50 × 461.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.18x = 958,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,691.38/1,386.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.61

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