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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.78, 2,092.16 and 354.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.78, 2,092.16 and 354.78 is: 532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.78 : 2,092.16 = 354.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.78/2,092.16 = 354.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.78x = 2,092.16 × 354.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.78x = 742,254.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,254.75/1,394.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.17

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