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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.86, 2,079.60 and 462.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.86, 2,079.60 and 462.10 is: 692.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.86 : 2,079.60 = 462.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.86/2,079.60 = 462.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.86x = 2,079.60 × 462.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.86x = 960,983.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,983.16/1,386.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 692.92

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