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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.22, 2,082.78 and 463.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.22, 2,082.78 and 463.80 is: 695.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.22 : 2,082.78 = 463.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.22/2,082.78 = 463.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.22x = 2,082.78 × 463.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.22x = 965,993.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,993.36/1,388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.85

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