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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.84, 2,092.28 and 420.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.84, 2,092.28 and 420.95 is: 631.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.84 : 2,092.28 = 420.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.84/2,092.28 = 420.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.84x = 2,092.28 × 420.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.84x = 880,732.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,732.70/1,394.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.42

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