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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.50, 2,085.66 and 416.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.50, 2,085.66 and 416.70 is: 625.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.50 : 2,085.66 = 416.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.50/2,085.66 = 416.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.50x = 2,085.66 × 416.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.50x = 869,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,094.52/1,390.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.02

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