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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.31, 2,090.95 and 603.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.31, 2,090.95 and 603.59 is: 905.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.31 : 2,090.95 = 603.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.31/2,090.95 = 603.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.31x = 2,090.95 × 603.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.31x = 1,262,064.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,064.55/1,394.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.15

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