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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.99, 2,093.73 and 408.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.99, 2,093.73 and 408.60 is: 612.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.99 : 2,093.73 = 408.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.99/2,093.73 = 408.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.99x = 2,093.73 × 408.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.99x = 855,498.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 855,498.08/1,395.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 612.83

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