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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.18, 2,081.56 and 463.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.18, 2,081.56 and 463.41 is: 694.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.18 : 2,081.56 = 463.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.18/2,081.56 = 463.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.18x = 2,081.56 × 463.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.18x = 964,606.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964,606.47/1,388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 694.87

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