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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.48, 2,091.70 and 354.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.48, 2,091.70 and 354.48 is: 531.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.48 : 2,091.70 = 354.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.48/2,091.70 = 354.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.48x = 2,091.70 × 354.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.48x = 741,465.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,465.82/1,394.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.71

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