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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.42, 2,094.64 and 422.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.42, 2,094.64 and 422.60 is: 633.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.42 : 2,094.64 = 422.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.42/2,094.64 = 422.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.42x = 2,094.64 × 422.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.42x = 885,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,183.33/1,396.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 633.90

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