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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.04, 2,122.56 and 389.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.04, 2,122.56 and 389.04 is: 583.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.04 : 2,122.56 = 389.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.04/2,122.56 = 389.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.04x = 2,122.56 × 389.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.04x = 825,760.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825,760.74/1,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.56

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