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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.60, 2,090.36 and 419.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.60, 2,090.36 and 419.60 is: 629.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.60 : 2,090.36 = 419.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.60/2,090.36 = 419.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.60x = 2,090.36 × 419.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.60x = 877,115.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,115.06/1,393.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.39

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