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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.12, 2,088.35 and 418.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.12, 2,088.35 and 418.16 is: 627.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.12 : 2,088.35 = 418.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.12/2,088.35 = 418.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.12x = 2,088.35 × 418.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.12x = 873,269.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,269.13/1,392.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.29

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