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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.41, 2,092.76 and 408.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.41, 2,092.76 and 408.23 is: 612.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.41 : 2,092.76 = 408.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.41/2,092.76 = 408.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.41x = 2,092.76 × 408.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.41x = 854,314.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,314.91/1,395.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.23

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