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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.40, 2,090.42 and 419.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.40, 2,090.42 and 419.52 is: 629.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.40 : 2,090.42 = 419.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.40/2,090.42 = 419.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.40x = 2,090.42 × 419.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.40x = 876,973.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876,973.00/1,393.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.38

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