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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.26, 2,089.89 and 419.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.26, 2,089.89 and 419.28 is: 628.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.26 : 2,089.89 = 419.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.26/2,089.89 = 419.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.26x = 2,089.89 × 419.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.26x = 876,249.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,249.08/1,393.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.92

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