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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.56, 2,082.97 and 464.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.56, 2,082.97 and 464.12 is: 696.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.56 : 2,082.97 = 464.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.56/2,082.97 = 464.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.56x = 2,082.97 × 464.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.56x = 966,737.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,737.62/1,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.22

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