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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.24, 2,088.72 and 418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.24, 2,088.72 and 418.44 is: 627.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.24 : 2,088.72 = 418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.24/2,088.72 = 418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.24x = 2,088.72 × 418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.24x = 874,004.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,004.00/1,392.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.77

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