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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.95, 2,088.81 and 418.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.95, 2,088.81 and 418.87 is: 628.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.95 : 2,088.81 = 418.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.95/2,088.81 = 418.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.95x = 2,088.81 × 418.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.95x = 874,939.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,939.84/1,392.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.12

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