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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.53, 2,082.80 and 415.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.53, 2,082.80 and 415.32 is: 622.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.53 : 2,082.80 = 415.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.53/2,082.80 = 415.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.53x = 2,082.80 × 415.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.53x = 865,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,016.01/1,388.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.97

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