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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.70, 2,083.94 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.70, 2,083.94 and 415.62 is: 623.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.70 : 2,083.94 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.70/2,083.94 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.70x = 2,083.94 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.70x = 866,114.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,114.65/1,389.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.24

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