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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.93, 2,081.70 and 463.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.93, 2,081.70 and 463.46 is: 695.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.93 : 2,081.70 = 463.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.93/2,081.70 = 463.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.93x = 2,081.70 × 463.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.93x = 964,788.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,788.73/1,387.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.13

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