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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.46, 2,080.02 and 412.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.46, 2,080.02 and 412.66 is: 619.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.46 : 2,080.02 = 412.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.46/2,080.02 = 412.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.46x = 2,080.02 × 412.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.46x = 858,341.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,341.05/1,386.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.09

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