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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.70, 2,085.98 and 416.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.70, 2,085.98 and 416.77 is: 625.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.70 : 2,085.98 = 416.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.70/2,085.98 = 416.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.70x = 2,085.98 × 416.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.70x = 869,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,366.59/1,390.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.13

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