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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.13, 2,086.38 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.13, 2,086.38 and 417.30 is: 625.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.13 : 2,086.38 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.13/2,086.38 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.13x = 2,086.38 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.13x = 870,646.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,646.37/1,391.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.86

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