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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.74, 2,082.87 and 464.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.74, 2,082.87 and 464.29 is: 696.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.74 : 2,082.87 = 464.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.74/2,082.87 = 464.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.74x = 2,082.87 × 464.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.74x = 967,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,055.71/1,388.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.35

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