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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.15, 2,083.59 and 415.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.15, 2,083.59 and 415.26 is: 622.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.15 : 2,083.59 = 415.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.15/2,083.59 = 415.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.15x = 2,083.59 × 415.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.15x = 865,231.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,231.58/1,389.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.85

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