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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.99, 2,086.78 and 417.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.99, 2,086.78 and 417.01 is: 625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.99 : 2,086.78 = 417.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.99/2,086.78 = 417.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.99x = 2,086.78 × 417.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.99x = 870,208.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,208.13/1,390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.61

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