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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.97, 2,085.23 and 416.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.97, 2,085.23 and 416.17 is: 624.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.97 : 2,085.23 = 416.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.97/2,085.23 = 416.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.97x = 2,085.23 × 416.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.97x = 867,810.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,810.17/1,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.34

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