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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.96, 2,092.73 and 407.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.96, 2,092.73 and 407.78 is: 611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.96 : 2,092.73 = 407.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.96/2,092.73 = 407.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.96x = 2,092.73 × 407.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.96x = 853,360.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,360.94/1,394.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.74

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