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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.58, 2,083.75 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.58, 2,083.75 and 415.49 is: 623.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.58 : 2,083.75 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.58/2,083.75 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.58x = 2,083.75 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.58x = 865,777.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,777.29/1,389.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.05

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