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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.75, 2,082.69 and 464.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.75, 2,082.69 and 464.09 is: 695.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.75 : 2,082.69 = 464.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.75/2,082.69 = 464.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.75x = 2,082.69 × 464.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.75x = 966,553.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,553.95/1,388.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.99

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