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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.90, 2,092.37 and 421.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.90, 2,092.37 and 421.05 is: 631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.90 : 2,092.37 = 421.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.90/2,092.37 = 421.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.90x = 2,092.37 × 421.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.90x = 880,981.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,981.93/1,394.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.57

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