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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.26, 2,079.16 and 461.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.26, 2,079.16 and 461.65 is: 692.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.26 : 2,079.16 = 461.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.26/2,079.16 = 461.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.26x = 2,079.16 × 461.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.26x = 959,833.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,833.82/1,386.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.39

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