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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412, 2,118 and 386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412, 2,118 and 386 is: 579

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412 : 2,118 = 386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412/2,118 = 386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412x = 2,118 × 386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412x = 817,548
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,548/1,412
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579

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