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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.64, 2,093.40 and 421.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.64, 2,093.40 and 421.72 is: 632.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.64 : 2,093.40 = 421.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.64/2,093.40 = 421.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.64x = 2,093.40 × 421.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.64x = 882,828.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,828.65/1,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.56

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