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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.93, 2,083.37 and 415.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.93, 2,083.37 and 415.04 is: 622.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.93 : 2,083.37 = 415.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.93/2,083.37 = 415.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.93x = 2,083.37 × 415.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.93x = 864,669.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,669.39/1,388.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.55

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