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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.64, 2,079.51 and 461.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.64, 2,079.51 and 461.95 is: 692.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.64 : 2,079.51 = 461.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.64/2,079.51 = 461.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.64x = 2,079.51 × 461.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.64x = 960,625.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,625.31/1,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.77

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