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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.40, 2,080.96 and 414.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.40, 2,080.96 and 414.12 is: 621.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.40 : 2,080.96 = 414.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.40/2,080.96 = 414.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.40x = 2,080.96 × 414.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.40x = 861,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,767.16/1,387.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.14

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