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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.56, 2,083.08 and 464.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.56, 2,083.08 and 464.02 is: 696.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.56 : 2,083.08 = 464.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.56/2,083.08 = 464.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.56x = 2,083.08 × 464.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.56x = 966,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,590.78/1,388.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.11

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