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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.48, 2,081.20 and 413.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.48, 2,081.20 and 413.59 is: 620.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.48 : 2,081.20 = 413.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.48/2,081.20 = 413.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.48x = 2,081.20 × 413.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.48x = 860,763.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,763.51/1,387.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.38

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