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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.60, 2,091.86 and 420.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.60, 2,091.86 and 420.60 is: 630.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.60 : 2,091.86 = 420.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.60/2,091.86 = 420.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.60x = 2,091.86 × 420.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.60x = 879,836.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879,836.32/1,394.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.89

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