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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.65, 2,092.28 and 420.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.65, 2,092.28 and 420.85 is: 631.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.65 : 2,092.28 = 420.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.65/2,092.28 = 420.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.65x = 2,092.28 × 420.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.65x = 880,536.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,536.04/1,394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.37

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