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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.72, 2,080.17 and 412.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.72, 2,080.17 and 412.92 is: 619.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.72 : 2,080.17 = 412.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.72/2,080.17 = 412.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.72x = 2,080.17 × 412.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.72x = 858,943.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,943.80/1,386.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.41

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