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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.78, 2,088.80 and 418.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.78, 2,088.80 and 418.92 is: 628.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.78 : 2,088.80 = 418.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.78/2,088.80 = 418.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.78x = 2,088.80 × 418.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.78x = 875,040.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,040.10/1,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.27

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