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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.36, 2,079.80 and 412.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.36, 2,079.80 and 412.36 is: 618.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.36 : 2,079.80 = 412.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.36/2,079.80 = 412.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.36x = 2,079.80 × 412.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.36x = 857,626.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,626.33/1,386.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.62

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