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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.68, 2,079.51 and 462.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.68, 2,079.51 and 462.04 is: 692.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.68 : 2,079.51 = 462.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.68/2,079.51 = 462.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.68x = 2,079.51 × 462.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.68x = 960,809.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,809.87/1,386.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.89

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