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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.25, 2,079.72 and 412.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.25, 2,079.72 and 412.35 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.25 : 2,079.72 = 412.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.25/2,079.72 = 412.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.25x = 2,079.72 × 412.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.25x = 857,570.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,570.48/1,386.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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