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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.63, 2,080.28 and 412.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.63, 2,080.28 and 412.73 is: 619.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.63 : 2,080.28 = 412.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.63/2,080.28 = 412.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.63x = 2,080.28 × 412.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.63x = 858,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,583.56/1,386.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.19

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