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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.41, 2,084.42 and 415.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.41, 2,084.42 and 415.52 is: 623.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.41 : 2,084.42 = 415.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.41/2,084.42 = 415.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.41x = 2,084.42 × 415.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.41x = 866,118.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,118.20/1,389.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.37

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