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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.28, 2,089.94 and 419.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.28, 2,089.94 and 419.32 is: 628.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.28 : 2,089.94 = 419.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.28/2,089.94 = 419.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.28x = 2,089.94 × 419.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.28x = 876,353.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,353.64/1,393.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 628.99

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