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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.51, 2,091.93 and 420.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.51, 2,091.93 and 420.61 is: 630.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.51 : 2,091.93 = 420.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.51/2,091.93 = 420.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.51x = 2,091.93 × 420.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.51x = 879,876.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,876.22/1,394.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.96

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