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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.11, 2,080.98 and 462.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.11, 2,080.98 and 462.77 is: 694.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.11 : 2,080.98 = 462.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.11/2,080.98 = 462.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.11x = 2,080.98 × 462.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.11x = 963,004.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,004.71/1,387.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.25

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