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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.67, 2,090.53 and 456.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.67, 2,090.53 and 456.61 is: 684.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.67 : 2,090.53 = 456.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.67/2,090.53 = 456.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.67x = 2,090.53 × 456.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.67x = 954,556.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,556.90/1,393.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 684.92

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