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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.56, 2,081.34 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.56, 2,081.34 and 413.64 is: 620.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.56 : 2,081.34 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.56/2,081.34 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.56x = 2,081.34 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.56x = 860,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,913.00/1,387.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.45

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