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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.97, 2,080.46 and 413.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.97, 2,080.46 and 413.08 is: 619.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.97 : 2,080.46 = 413.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.97/2,080.46 = 413.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.97x = 2,080.46 × 413.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.97x = 859,383.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,383.95/1,386.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.61

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