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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.38, 2,081.16 and 462.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.38, 2,081.16 and 462.90 is: 694.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.38 : 2,081.16 = 462.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.38/2,081.16 = 462.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.38x = 2,081.16 × 462.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.38x = 963,368.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,368.96/1,387.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.38

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