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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.98, 2,092.41 and 355.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.98, 2,092.41 and 355.02 is: 532.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.98 : 2,092.41 = 355.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.98/2,092.41 = 355.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.98x = 2,092.41 × 355.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.98x = 742,847.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,847.40/1,394.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.51

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