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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.73, 2,079.81 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.73, 2,079.81 and 412.72 is: 619.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.73 : 2,079.81 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.73/2,079.81 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.73x = 2,079.81 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.73x = 858,379.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,379.18/1,386.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.00

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