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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.67, 2,093.39 and 408.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.67, 2,093.39 and 408.41 is: 612.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.67 : 2,093.39 = 408.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.67/2,093.39 = 408.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.67x = 2,093.39 × 408.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.67x = 854,960.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854,960.58/1,395.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.58

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