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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.95, 2,087.31 and 417.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.95, 2,087.31 and 417.87 is: 626.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.95 : 2,087.31 = 417.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.95/2,087.31 = 417.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.95x = 2,087.31 × 417.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.95x = 872,224.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,224.23/1,391.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.62

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