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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.83, 2,090.78 and 406.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.83, 2,090.78 and 406.73 is: 610.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.83 : 2,090.78 = 406.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.83/2,090.78 = 406.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.83x = 2,090.78 × 406.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.83x = 850,370.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850,370.46/1,393.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.10

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