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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.05, 2,088.28 and 418.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.05, 2,088.28 and 418.03 is: 627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.05 : 2,088.28 = 418.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.05/2,088.28 = 418.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.05x = 2,088.28 × 418.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.05x = 872,958.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,958.99/1,392.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.10

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