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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.80, 2,086.50 and 416.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.80, 2,086.50 and 416.88 is: 625.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.80 : 2,086.50 = 416.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.80/2,086.50 = 416.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.80x = 2,086.50 × 416.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.80x = 869,820.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,820.12/1,390.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.41

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