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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.57, 2,082.96 and 414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.57, 2,082.96 and 414.65 is: 622.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.57 : 2,082.96 = 414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.57/2,082.96 = 414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.57x = 2,082.96 × 414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.57x = 863,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,704.57/1,388.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.01

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