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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.35, 2,082.63 and 414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.35, 2,082.63 and 414.49 is: 621.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.35 : 2,082.63 = 414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.35/2,082.63 = 414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.35x = 2,082.63 × 414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.35x = 863,229.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,229.31/1,388.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.77

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