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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.28, 2,091.42 and 420.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.28, 2,091.42 and 420.33 is: 630.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.28 : 2,091.42 = 420.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.28/2,091.42 = 420.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.28x = 2,091.42 × 420.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.28x = 879,086.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,086.57/1,394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.50

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