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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.18, 2,081.96 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.18, 2,081.96 and 414.02 is: 620.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.18 : 2,081.96 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.18/2,081.96 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.18x = 2,081.96 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.18x = 861,973.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861,973.08/1,388.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.94

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