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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.98, 2,094.24 and 422.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.98, 2,094.24 and 422.18 is: 633.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.98 : 2,094.24 = 422.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.98/2,094.24 = 422.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.98x = 2,094.24 × 422.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.98x = 884,146.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,146.24/1,395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.35

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