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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.84, 2,081.67 and 413.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.84, 2,081.67 and 413.95 is: 620.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.84 : 2,081.67 = 413.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.84/2,081.67 = 413.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.84x = 2,081.67 × 413.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.84x = 861,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,707.30/1,387.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.90

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