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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.09, 2,091.15 and 420.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.09, 2,091.15 and 420.20 is: 630.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.09 : 2,091.15 = 420.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.09/2,091.15 = 420.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.09x = 2,091.15 × 420.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.09x = 878,690.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,690.77/1,394.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.30

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