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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.62, 2,121.87 and 388.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.62, 2,121.87 and 388.62 is: 582.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.62 : 2,121.87 = 388.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.62/2,121.87 = 388.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.62x = 2,121.87 × 388.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.62x = 824,601.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,601.12/1,414.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.91

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