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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.24, 2,078.58 and 461.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.24, 2,078.58 and 461.29 is: 691.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.24 : 2,078.58 = 461.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.24/2,078.58 = 461.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.24x = 2,078.58 × 461.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.24x = 958,828.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,828.17/1,386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.68

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