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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.88, 2,083.41 and 464.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.88, 2,083.41 and 464.40 is: 696.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.88 : 2,083.41 = 464.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.88/2,083.41 = 464.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.88x = 2,083.41 × 464.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.88x = 967,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,535.60/1,388.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.63

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