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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.37, 2,081.37 and 413.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.37, 2,081.37 and 413.49 is: 620.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.37 : 2,081.37 = 413.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.37/2,081.37 = 413.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.37x = 2,081.37 × 413.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.37x = 860,619.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,619.43/1,387.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.33

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