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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.70, 2,083.07 and 414.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.70, 2,083.07 and 414.81 is: 622.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.70 : 2,083.07 = 414.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.70/2,083.07 = 414.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.70x = 2,083.07 × 414.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.70x = 864,078.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,078.27/1,388.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.22

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