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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.95, 2,084.97 and 416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.95, 2,084.97 and 416.12 is: 624.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.95 : 2,084.97 = 416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.95/2,084.97 = 416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.95x = 2,084.97 × 416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.95x = 867,587.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,587.29/1,389.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.19

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