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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.91, 2,087.98 and 418.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.91, 2,087.98 and 418.01 is: 627.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.91 : 2,087.98 = 418.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.91/2,087.98 = 418.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.91x = 2,087.98 × 418.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.91x = 872,785.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,785.03/1,391.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.04

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