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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.73, 2,080.82 and 462.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.73, 2,080.82 and 462.78 is: 693.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.73 : 2,080.82 = 462.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.73/2,080.82 = 462.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.73x = 2,080.82 × 462.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.73x = 962,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,959.57/1,387.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 693.91

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