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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.95, 2,082.21 and 414.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.95, 2,082.21 and 414.10 is: 621.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.95 : 2,082.21 = 414.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.95/2,082.21 = 414.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.95x = 2,082.21 × 414.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.95x = 862,243.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,243.16/1,387.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.24

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