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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.73, 2,092.99 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.73, 2,092.99 and 421.61 is: 632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.73 : 2,092.99 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.73/2,092.99 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.73x = 2,092.99 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.73x = 882,414.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882,414.79/1,395.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.22

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