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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.89, 2,087.21 and 418.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.89, 2,087.21 and 418.07 is: 626.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.89 : 2,087.21 = 418.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.89/2,087.21 = 418.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.89x = 2,087.21 × 418.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.89x = 872,599.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,599.88/1,391.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.92

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