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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.38, 2,090.27 and 419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.38, 2,090.27 and 419.56 is: 629.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.38 : 2,090.27 = 419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.38/2,090.27 = 419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.38x = 2,090.27 × 419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.38x = 876,989.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,989.50/1,393.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.40

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