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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.32, 2,093.04 and 421.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.32, 2,093.04 and 421.43 is: 632.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.32 : 2,093.04 = 421.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.32/2,093.04 = 421.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.32x = 2,093.04 × 421.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.32x = 882,059.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,059.38/1,395.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.16

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