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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.61, 2,091.87 and 420.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.61, 2,091.87 and 420.69 is: 631.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.61 : 2,091.87 = 420.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.61/2,091.87 = 420.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.61x = 2,091.87 × 420.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.61x = 880,021.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,021.46/1,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.02

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