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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.61, 2,088.92 and 418.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.61, 2,088.92 and 418.70 is: 628.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.61 : 2,088.92 = 418.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.61/2,088.92 = 418.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.61x = 2,088.92 × 418.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.61x = 874,628.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,628.71/1,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.05

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