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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.62, 2,079.68 and 462.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.62, 2,079.68 and 462.17 is: 693.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.62 : 2,079.68 = 462.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.62/2,079.68 = 462.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.62x = 2,079.68 × 462.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.62x = 961,168.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,168.59/1,386.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.17

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