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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.86, 2,087.78 and 417.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.86, 2,087.78 and 417.96 is: 626.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.86 : 2,087.78 = 417.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.86/2,087.78 = 417.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.86x = 2,087.78 × 417.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.86x = 872,608.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,608.53/1,391.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.94

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