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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.72, 2,083.97 and 415.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.72, 2,083.97 and 415.59 is: 623.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.72 : 2,083.97 = 415.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.72/2,083.97 = 415.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.72x = 2,083.97 × 415.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.72x = 866,081.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,081.26/1,389.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.21

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