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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.49, 2,082.53 and 414.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.49, 2,082.53 and 414.68 is: 621.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.49 : 2,082.53 = 414.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.49/2,082.53 = 414.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.49x = 2,082.53 × 414.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.49x = 863,571.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,571.05/1,388.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.95

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