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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.56, 2,093.66 and 458.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.56, 2,093.66 and 458.55 is: 687.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.56 : 2,093.66 = 458.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.56/2,093.66 = 458.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.56x = 2,093.66 × 458.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.56x = 960,045.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,045.50/1,395.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.93

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