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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.04, 2,079.41 and 412.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.04, 2,079.41 and 412.11 is: 618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.04 : 2,079.41 = 412.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.04/2,079.41 = 412.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.04x = 2,079.41 × 412.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.04x = 856,945.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,945.66/1,386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.27

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