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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.99, 2,086.27 and 417.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.99, 2,086.27 and 417.18 is: 625.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.99 : 2,086.27 = 417.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.99/2,086.27 = 417.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.99x = 2,086.27 × 417.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.99x = 870,350.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,350.12/1,390.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.71

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