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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.66, 2,079.96 and 462.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.66, 2,079.96 and 462.22 is: 693.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.66 : 2,079.96 = 462.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.66/2,079.96 = 462.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.66x = 2,079.96 × 462.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.66x = 961,399.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,399.11/1,386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.32

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