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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.02, 2,089.19 and 405.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.02, 2,089.19 and 405.57 is: 608.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.02 : 2,089.19 = 405.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.02/2,089.19 = 405.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.02x = 2,089.19 × 405.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.02x = 847,313.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,313.80/1,393.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.26

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