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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.64, 2,091.96 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.64, 2,091.96 and 421.02 is: 631.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.64 : 2,091.96 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.64/2,091.96 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.64x = 2,091.96 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.64x = 880,754.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,754.89/1,394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.53

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