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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.77, 2,083.52 and 414.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.77, 2,083.52 and 414.87 is: 622.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.77 : 2,083.52 = 414.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.77/2,083.52 = 414.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.77x = 2,083.52 × 414.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.77x = 864,387.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,387.87/1,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.41

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