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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.38, 2,092.86 and 407.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.38, 2,092.86 and 407.93 is: 611.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.38 : 2,092.86 = 407.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.38/2,092.86 = 407.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.38x = 2,092.86 × 407.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.38x = 853,740.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,740.38/1,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 611.84

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