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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.82, 2,087.37 and 417.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.82, 2,087.37 and 417.66 is: 626.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.82 : 2,087.37 = 417.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.82/2,087.37 = 417.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.82x = 2,087.37 × 417.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.82x = 871,810.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871,810.95/1,391.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.38

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