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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.56, 2,088.58 and 418.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.56, 2,088.58 and 418.46 is: 627.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.56 : 2,088.58 = 418.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.56/2,088.58 = 418.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.56x = 2,088.58 × 418.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.56x = 873,987.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,987.19/1,392.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.61

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