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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.67, 2,081.10 and 413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.67, 2,081.10 and 413.78 is: 620.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.67 : 2,081.10 = 413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.67/2,081.10 = 413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.67x = 2,081.10 × 413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.67x = 861,117.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,117.56/1,387.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.55

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