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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.51, 2,087.10 and 417.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.51, 2,087.10 and 417.38 is: 626.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.51 : 2,087.10 = 417.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.51/2,087.10 = 417.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.51x = 2,087.10 × 417.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.51x = 871,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,103.36/1,391.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.02

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