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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.39, 2,086.46 and 417.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.39, 2,086.46 and 417.30 is: 625.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.39 : 2,086.46 = 417.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.39/2,086.46 = 417.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.39x = 2,086.46 × 417.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.39x = 870,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 870,679.76/1,391.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 625.76

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