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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.24, 2,079.72 and 412.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.24, 2,079.72 and 412.44 is: 618.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.24 : 2,079.72 = 412.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.24/2,079.72 = 412.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.24x = 2,079.72 × 412.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.24x = 857,759.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,759.72/1,386.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.77

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