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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.88, 2,082.60 and 464.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.88, 2,082.60 and 464.10 is: 695.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.88 : 2,082.60 = 464.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.88/2,082.60 = 464.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.88x = 2,082.60 × 464.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.88x = 966,534.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,534.66/1,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 695.91

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