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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.41, 2,079.59 and 461.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.41, 2,079.59 and 461.97 is: 692.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.41 : 2,079.59 = 461.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.41/2,079.59 = 461.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.41x = 2,079.59 × 461.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.41x = 960,705.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,705.88/1,386.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.95

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