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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.63, 2,089.13 and 418.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.63, 2,089.13 and 418.83 is: 628.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.63 : 2,089.13 = 418.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.63/2,089.13 = 418.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.63x = 2,089.13 × 418.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.63x = 874,988.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,988.22/1,392.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.30

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