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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.46, 2,079.87 and 508.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.46, 2,079.87 and 508.96 is: 763.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.46 : 2,079.87 = 508.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.46/2,079.87 = 508.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.46x = 2,079.87 × 508.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.46x = 1,058,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,570.64/1,386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 763.51

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