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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.40, 2,089.01 and 418.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.40, 2,089.01 and 418.78 is: 628.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.40 : 2,089.01 = 418.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.40/2,089.01 = 418.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.40x = 2,089.01 × 418.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.40x = 874,835.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,835.61/1,392.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.29

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