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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.15, 2,088.54 and 418.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.15, 2,088.54 and 418.27 is: 627.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.15 : 2,088.54 = 418.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.15/2,088.54 = 418.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.15x = 2,088.54 × 418.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.15x = 873,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,568.40/1,392.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.50

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