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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.60, 2,093.36 and 421.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.60, 2,093.36 and 421.60 is: 632.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.60 : 2,093.36 = 421.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.60/2,093.36 = 421.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.60x = 2,093.36 × 421.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.60x = 882,560.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,560.58/1,395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.39

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