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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.55, 2,088.87 and 418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.55, 2,088.87 and 418.66 is: 628.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.55 : 2,088.87 = 418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.55/2,088.87 = 418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.55x = 2,088.87 × 418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.55x = 874,526.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,526.31/1,392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.00

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