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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.57, 2,085.84 and 416.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.57, 2,085.84 and 416.63 is: 624.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.57 : 2,085.84 = 416.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.57/2,085.84 = 416.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.57x = 2,085.84 × 416.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.57x = 869,023.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,023.52/1,390.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.94

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