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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.41, 2,094.69 and 422.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.41, 2,094.69 and 422.52 is: 633.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.41 : 2,094.69 = 422.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.41/2,094.69 = 422.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.41x = 2,094.69 × 422.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.41x = 885,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,042.15/1,396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.80

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