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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.55, 2,093.37 and 421.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.55, 2,093.37 and 421.66 is: 632.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.55 : 2,093.37 = 421.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.55/2,093.37 = 421.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.55x = 2,093.37 × 421.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.55x = 882,690.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,690.39/1,395.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.50

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