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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.98, 2,093.97 and 422.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.98, 2,093.97 and 422.08 is: 633.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.98 : 2,093.97 = 422.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.98/2,093.97 = 422.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.98x = 2,093.97 × 422.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.98x = 883,821.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,821.80/1,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.12

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