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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.74, 2,090.48 and 419.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.74, 2,090.48 and 419.99 is: 629.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.74 : 2,090.48 = 419.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.74/2,090.48 = 419.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.74x = 2,090.48 × 419.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.74x = 877,968.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877,968.14/1,393.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.94

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