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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.32, 2,086.98 and 404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.32, 2,086.98 and 404.16 is: 606.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.32 : 2,086.98 = 404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.32/2,086.98 = 404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.32x = 2,086.98 × 404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.32x = 843,473.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,473.84/1,391.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 606.24

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