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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.02, 2,088.20 and 418.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.02, 2,088.20 and 418.14 is: 627.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.02 : 2,088.20 = 418.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.02/2,088.20 = 418.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.02x = 2,088.20 × 418.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.02x = 873,159.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,159.95/1,392.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.26

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