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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.35, 2,082.63 and 463.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.35, 2,082.63 and 463.91 is: 695.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.35 : 2,082.63 = 463.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.35/2,082.63 = 463.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.35x = 2,082.63 × 463.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.35x = 966,145.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,145.56/1,388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.90

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