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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.98, 2,092.49 and 407.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.98, 2,092.49 and 407.86 is: 611.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.98 : 2,092.49 = 407.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.98/2,092.49 = 407.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.98x = 2,092.49 × 407.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.98x = 853,437.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,437.23/1,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.79

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