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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.17, 2,089.27 and 405.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.17, 2,089.27 and 405.72 is: 608.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.17 : 2,089.27 = 405.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.17/2,089.27 = 405.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.17x = 2,089.27 × 405.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.17x = 847,660.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,660.27/1,393.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.44

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