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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.44, 2,094.64 and 342.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.44, 2,094.64 and 342.26 is: 513.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.44 : 2,094.64 = 342.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.44/2,094.64 = 342.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.44x = 2,094.64 × 342.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.44x = 716,909.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,909.78/1,396.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.39

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