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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.94, 2,120.94 and 387.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.94, 2,120.94 and 387.94 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.94 : 2,120.94 = 387.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.94/2,120.94 = 387.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.94x = 2,120.94 × 387.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.94x = 822,797.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,797.46/1,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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