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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.13, 2,081.03 and 413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.13, 2,081.03 and 413.23 is: 619.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.13 : 2,081.03 = 413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.13/2,081.03 = 413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.13x = 2,081.03 × 413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.13x = 859,933.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,933.62/1,387.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.94

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