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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.46, 2,088.12 and 612.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.46, 2,088.12 and 612.74 is: 918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.46 : 2,088.12 = 612.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.46/2,088.12 = 612.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.46x = 2,088.12 × 612.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.46x = 1,279,474.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,279,474.65/1,393.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 918.20

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