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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.87, 2,086.60 and 417.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.87, 2,086.60 and 417.05 is: 625.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.87 : 2,086.60 = 417.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.87/2,086.60 = 417.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.87x = 2,086.60 × 417.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.87x = 870,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,206.10/1,390.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.66

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