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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,392.96, 2,089.10 and 419.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,392.96, 2,089.10 and 419.12 is: 628.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,392.96 : 2,089.10 = 419.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,392.96/2,089.10 = 419.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,392.96x = 2,089.10 × 419.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,392.96x = 875,583.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,583.59/1,392.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.58

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