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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.45, 2,092.59 and 421.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.45, 2,092.59 and 421.02 is: 631.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.45 : 2,092.59 = 421.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.45/2,092.59 = 421.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.45x = 2,092.59 × 421.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.45x = 881,022.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881,022.24/1,395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.35

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