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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.41, 2,094.60 and 356.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.41, 2,094.60 and 356.40 is: 534.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.41 : 2,094.60 = 356.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.41/2,094.60 = 356.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.41x = 2,094.60 × 356.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.41x = 746,515.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,515.44/1,396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.60

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