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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.03, 2,089.56 and 419.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.03, 2,089.56 and 419.21 is: 628.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.03 : 2,089.56 = 419.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.03/2,089.56 = 419.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.03x = 2,089.56 × 419.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.03x = 875,963.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875,963.41/1,393.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.82

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