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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.54, 2,091.91 and 420.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.54, 2,091.91 and 420.65 is: 631.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.54 : 2,091.91 = 420.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.54/2,091.91 = 420.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.54x = 2,091.91 × 420.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.54x = 879,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,961.94/1,394.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.01

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