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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,417, 2,125.62 and 391

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,417, 2,125.62 and 391 is: 586.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,417 : 2,125.62 = 391 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,417/2,125.62 = 391/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,417x = 2,125.62 × 391
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,417x = 831,117.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831,117.42/1,417
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.53

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