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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.50, 2,082.72 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.50, 2,082.72 and 464.12 is: 696.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.50 : 2,082.72 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.50/2,082.72 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.50x = 2,082.72 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.50x = 966,637.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,637.21/1,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.17

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