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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.87, 2,092.19 and 420.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.87, 2,092.19 and 420.98 is: 631.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.87 : 2,092.19 = 420.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.87/2,092.19 = 420.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.87x = 2,092.19 × 420.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.87x = 880,757.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,757.58/1,394.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.43

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