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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.21, 2,091.33 and 420.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.21, 2,091.33 and 420.32 is: 630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.21 : 2,091.33 = 420.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.21/2,091.33 = 420.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.21x = 2,091.33 × 420.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.21x = 879,027.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,027.83/1,394.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.48

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