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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.83, 2,081.07 and 413.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.83, 2,081.07 and 413.67 is: 620.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.83 : 2,081.07 = 413.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.83/2,081.07 = 413.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.83x = 2,081.07 × 413.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.83x = 860,876.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860,876.23/1,387.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.30

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