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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.37, 2,081.85 and 463.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.37, 2,081.85 and 463.60 is: 695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.37 : 2,081.85 = 463.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.37/2,081.85 = 463.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.37x = 2,081.85 × 463.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.37x = 965,145.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,145.66/1,388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.16

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