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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.85, 2,090.98 and 420.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.85, 2,090.98 and 420.03 is: 630.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.85 : 2,090.98 = 420.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.85/2,090.98 = 420.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.85x = 2,090.98 × 420.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.85x = 878,273.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,273.28/1,393.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.10

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