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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.50, 2,081.33 and 413.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.50, 2,081.33 and 413.61 is: 620.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.50 : 2,081.33 = 413.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.50/2,081.33 = 413.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.50x = 2,081.33 × 413.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.50x = 860,856.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,856.83/1,387.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.44

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