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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.47, 2,089.07 and 418.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.47, 2,089.07 and 418.55 is: 627.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.47 : 2,089.07 = 418.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.47/2,089.07 = 418.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.47x = 2,089.07 × 418.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.47x = 874,379.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,379.85/1,392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.93

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