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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.03, 2,082.63 and 463.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.03, 2,082.63 and 463.71 is: 695.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.03 : 2,082.63 = 463.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.03/2,082.63 = 463.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.03x = 2,082.63 × 463.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.03x = 965,736.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,736.36/1,388.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.76

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