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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.04, 2,119.56 and 387.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.04, 2,119.56 and 387.04 is: 580.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.04 : 2,119.56 = 387.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.04/2,119.56 = 387.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.04x = 2,119.56 × 387.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.04x = 820,354.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,354.50/1,413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.56

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