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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,389.90, 2,085.26 and 416.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,389.90, 2,085.26 and 416.28 is: 624.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,389.90 : 2,085.26 = 416.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,389.90/2,085.26 = 416.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,389.90x = 2,085.26 × 416.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,389.90x = 868,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,049.95/1,389.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.54

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