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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.44, 2,083.60 and 415.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.44, 2,083.60 and 415.20 is: 622.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.44 : 2,083.60 = 415.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.44/2,083.60 = 415.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.44x = 2,083.60 × 415.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.44x = 865,110.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,110.72/1,389.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.63

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