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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.85, 2,087.76 and 418.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.85, 2,087.76 and 418.63 is: 627.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.85 : 2,087.76 = 418.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.85/2,087.76 = 418.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.85x = 2,087.76 × 418.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.85x = 873,998.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,998.97/1,391.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.94

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