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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.20, 2,085.58 and 416.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.20, 2,085.58 and 416.26 is: 624.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.20 : 2,085.58 = 416.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.20/2,085.58 = 416.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.20x = 2,085.58 × 416.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.20x = 868,143.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,143.53/1,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.47

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