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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.66, 2,121.99 and 388.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.66, 2,121.99 and 388.66 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.66 : 2,121.99 = 388.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.66/2,121.99 = 388.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.66x = 2,121.99 × 388.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.66x = 824,732.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,732.63/1,414.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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