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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.73, 2,090.57 and 419.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.73, 2,090.57 and 419.84 is: 629.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.73 : 2,090.57 = 419.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.73/2,090.57 = 419.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.73x = 2,090.57 × 419.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.73x = 877,692.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,692.36/1,393.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.75

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