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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.85, 2,082.91 and 414.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.85, 2,082.91 and 414.72 is: 621.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.85 : 2,082.91 = 414.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.85/2,082.91 = 414.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.85x = 2,082.91 × 414.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.85x = 863,824.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 863,824.44/1,388.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.97

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