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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.81, 2,092.58 and 420.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.81, 2,092.58 and 420.94 is: 631.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.81 : 2,092.58 = 420.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.81/2,092.58 = 420.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.81x = 2,092.58 × 420.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.81x = 880,838.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,838.06/1,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.51

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