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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.23, 2,094.34 and 422.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.23, 2,094.34 and 422.33 is: 633.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.23 : 2,094.34 = 422.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.23/2,094.34 = 422.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.23x = 2,094.34 × 422.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.23x = 884,503.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,503.67/1,396.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.50

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