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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.43, 2,082.99 and 414.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.43, 2,082.99 and 414.54 is: 621.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.43 : 2,082.99 = 414.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.43/2,082.99 = 414.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.43x = 2,082.99 × 414.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.43x = 863,482.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,482.67/1,388.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.91

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