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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.21, 2,092.83 and 421.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.21, 2,092.83 and 421.32 is: 631.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.21 : 2,092.83 = 421.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.21/2,092.83 = 421.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.21x = 2,092.83 × 421.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.21x = 881,751.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,751.14/1,395.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.98

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