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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.96, 2,094.42 and 422.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.96, 2,094.42 and 422.28 is: 633.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.96 : 2,094.42 = 422.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.96/2,094.42 = 422.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.96x = 2,094.42 × 422.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.96x = 884,431.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,431.68/1,395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.57

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