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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.17, 2,080.76 and 413.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.17, 2,080.76 and 413.15 is: 619.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.17 : 2,080.76 = 413.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.17/2,080.76 = 413.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.17x = 2,080.76 × 413.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.17x = 859,653.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,653.52/1,387.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.72

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