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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.45, 2,087.16 and 417.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.45, 2,087.16 and 417.55 is: 626.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.45 : 2,087.16 = 417.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.45/2,087.16 = 417.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.45x = 2,087.16 × 417.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.45x = 871,497.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,497.98/1,391.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.32

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