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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.59, 2,088.17 and 418.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.59, 2,088.17 and 418.57 is: 627.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.59 : 2,088.17 = 418.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.59/2,088.17 = 418.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.59x = 2,088.17 × 418.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.59x = 874,032.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,032.78/1,392.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.63

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