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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.95, 2,083.43 and 464.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.95, 2,083.43 and 464.34 is: 696.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.95 : 2,083.43 = 464.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.95/2,083.43 = 464.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.95x = 2,083.43 × 464.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.95x = 967,419.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,419.89/1,388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 696.51

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