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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.33, 2,082.49 and 414.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.33, 2,082.49 and 414.44 is: 621.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.33 : 2,082.49 = 414.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.33/2,082.49 = 414.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.33x = 2,082.49 × 414.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.33x = 863,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,067.16/1,388.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.66

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