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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.65, 2,090.78 and 419.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.65, 2,090.78 and 419.67 is: 629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.65 : 2,090.78 = 419.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.65/2,090.78 = 419.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.65x = 2,090.78 × 419.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.65x = 877,435.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,435.54/1,393.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.60

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