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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.40, 2,094.12 and 626.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.40, 2,094.12 and 626.48 is: 939.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.40 : 2,094.12 = 626.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.40/2,094.12 = 626.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.40x = 2,094.12 × 626.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.40x = 1,311,924.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,924.30/1,396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 939.50

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