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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.95, 2,083.70 and 415.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.95, 2,083.70 and 415.03 is: 622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.95 : 2,083.70 = 415.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.95/2,083.70 = 415.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.95x = 2,083.70 × 415.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.95x = 864,798.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 864,798.01/1,388.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.63

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