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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.84, 2,085.03 and 415.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.84, 2,085.03 and 415.86 is: 623.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.84 : 2,085.03 = 415.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.84/2,085.03 = 415.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.84x = 2,085.03 × 415.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.84x = 867,080.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,080.58/1,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.87

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