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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.23, 2,079.35 and 412.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.23, 2,079.35 and 412.34 is: 618.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.23 : 2,079.35 = 412.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.23/2,079.35 = 412.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.23x = 2,079.35 × 412.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.23x = 857,402.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,402.28/1,386.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.51

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