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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.44, 2,091.17 and 406.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.44, 2,091.17 and 406.99 is: 610.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.44 : 2,091.17 = 406.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.44/2,091.17 = 406.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.44x = 2,091.17 × 406.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.44x = 851,081.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,081.07/1,394.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 610.34

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