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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396, 2,093.44 and 421.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396, 2,093.44 and 421.92 is: 632.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396 : 2,093.44 = 421.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396/2,093.44 = 421.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396x = 2,093.44 × 421.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396x = 883,264.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883,264.20/1,396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.71

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