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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.15, 2,080.38 and 413.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.15, 2,080.38 and 413.25 is: 619.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.15 : 2,080.38 = 413.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.15/2,080.38 = 413.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.15x = 2,080.38 × 413.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.15x = 859,722.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,722.49/1,387.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.78

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