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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.64, 2,082.45 and 414.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.64, 2,082.45 and 414.41 is: 621.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.64 : 2,082.45 = 414.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.64/2,082.45 = 414.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.64x = 2,082.45 × 414.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.64x = 862,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862,988.10/1,388.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.46

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