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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.39, 2,083.57 and 415.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.39, 2,083.57 and 415.16 is: 622.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.39 : 2,083.57 = 415.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.39/2,083.57 = 415.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.39x = 2,083.57 × 415.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.39x = 865,014.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,014.92/1,389.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.59

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