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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,418, 2,127.12 and 392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,418, 2,127.12 and 392 is: 588.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,418 : 2,127.12 = 392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,418/2,127.12 = 392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,418x = 2,127.12 × 392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,418x = 833,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833,831.04/1,418
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.03

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