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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.94, 2,088.11 and 454.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.94, 2,088.11 and 454.59 is: 681.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.94 : 2,088.11 = 454.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.94/2,088.11 = 454.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.94x = 2,088.11 × 454.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.94x = 949,223.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 949,223.48/1,391.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 681.95

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