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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.43, 2,093.51 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.43, 2,093.51 and 421.56 is: 632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.43 : 2,093.51 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.43/2,093.51 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.43x = 2,093.51 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.43x = 882,541.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,541.13/1,395.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.45

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