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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.26, 2,080.98 and 413.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.26, 2,080.98 and 413.46 is: 620.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.26 : 2,080.98 = 413.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.26/2,080.98 = 413.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.26x = 2,080.98 × 413.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.26x = 860,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,401.99/1,387.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.22

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