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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.08, 2,094.45 and 408.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.08, 2,094.45 and 408.92 is: 613.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.08 : 2,094.45 = 408.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.08/2,094.45 = 408.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.08x = 2,094.45 × 408.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.08x = 856,462.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856,462.49/1,396.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.48

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