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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.77, 2,083.16 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.77, 2,083.16 and 414.88 is: 622.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.77 : 2,083.16 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.77/2,083.16 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.77x = 2,083.16 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.77x = 864,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,257.25/1,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.32

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