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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.28, 2,082.86 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.28, 2,082.86 and 414.44 is: 621.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.28 : 2,082.86 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.28/2,082.86 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.28x = 2,082.86 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.28x = 863,220.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,220.50/1,388.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.79

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