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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.50, 2,084.32 and 415.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.50, 2,084.32 and 415.61 is: 623.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.50 : 2,084.32 = 415.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.50/2,084.32 = 415.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.50x = 2,084.32 × 415.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.50x = 866,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,264.24/1,389.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.44

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