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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.66, 2,092.01 and 420.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.66, 2,092.01 and 420.71 is: 631.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.66 : 2,092.01 = 420.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.66/2,092.01 = 420.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.66x = 2,092.01 × 420.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.66x = 880,116.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,116.96/1,394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.06

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