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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.31, 2,094.81 and 422.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.31, 2,094.81 and 422.42 is: 633.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.31 : 2,094.81 = 422.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.31/2,094.81 = 422.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.31x = 2,094.81 × 422.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.31x = 884,889.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,889.64/1,396.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.73

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