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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.60, 2,093.10 and 421.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.60, 2,093.10 and 421.48 is: 632.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.60 : 2,093.10 = 421.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.60/2,093.10 = 421.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.60x = 2,093.10 × 421.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.60x = 882,199.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,199.79/1,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.13

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