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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.03, 2,079.08 and 412.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.03, 2,079.08 and 412.21 is: 618.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.03 : 2,079.08 = 412.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.03/2,079.08 = 412.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.03x = 2,079.08 × 412.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.03x = 857,017.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,017.57/1,386.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.33

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