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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.98, 2,093.99 and 408.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.98, 2,093.99 and 408.86 is: 613.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.98 : 2,093.99 = 408.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.98/2,093.99 = 408.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.98x = 2,093.99 × 408.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.98x = 856,148.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,148.75/1,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.30

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