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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.93, 2,090.49 and 420.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.93, 2,090.49 and 420.31 is: 630.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.93 : 2,090.49 = 420.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.93/2,090.49 = 420.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.93x = 2,090.49 × 420.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.93x = 878,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,653.85/1,393.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.34

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