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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.14, 2,081.70 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.14, 2,081.70 and 413.91 is: 620.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.14 : 2,081.70 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.14/2,081.70 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.14x = 2,081.70 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.14x = 861,636.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,636.45/1,388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.71

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