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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.99, 2,083.58 and 415.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.99, 2,083.58 and 415.19 is: 622.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.99 : 2,083.58 = 415.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.99/2,083.58 = 415.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.99x = 2,083.58 × 415.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.99x = 865,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,081.58/1,388.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.81

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