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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.63, 2,087.46 and 417.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.63, 2,087.46 and 417.69 is: 626.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.63 : 2,087.46 = 417.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.63/2,087.46 = 417.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.63x = 2,087.46 × 417.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.63x = 871,911.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,911.17/1,391.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.54

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