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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.71, 2,093.51 and 355.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.71, 2,093.51 and 355.74 is: 533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.71 : 2,093.51 = 355.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.71/2,093.51 = 355.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.71x = 2,093.51 × 355.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.71x = 744,744.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 744,744.90/1,395.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.59

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