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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.48, 2,084.52 and 415.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.48, 2,084.52 and 415.68 is: 623.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.48 : 2,084.52 = 415.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.48/2,084.52 = 415.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.48x = 2,084.52 × 415.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.48x = 866,493.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,493.27/1,389.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.61

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