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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.76, 2,079.94 and 412.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.76, 2,079.94 and 412.72 is: 619.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.76 : 2,079.94 = 412.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.76/2,079.94 = 412.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.76x = 2,079.94 × 412.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.76x = 858,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,432.84/1,386.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.02

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