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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.44, 2,088.36 and 418.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.44, 2,088.36 and 418.64 is: 627.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.44 : 2,088.36 = 418.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.44/2,088.36 = 418.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.44x = 2,088.36 × 418.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.44x = 874,260.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,260.59/1,392.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.86

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