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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.58, 2,085.25 and 416.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.58, 2,085.25 and 416.49 is: 624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.58 : 2,085.25 = 416.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.58/2,085.25 = 416.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.58x = 2,085.25 × 416.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.58x = 868,485.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868,485.77/1,390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.55

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