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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.52, 2,095.08 and 616.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.52, 2,095.08 and 616.48 is: 924.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.52 : 2,095.08 = 616.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.52/2,095.08 = 616.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.52x = 2,095.08 × 616.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.52x = 1,291,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,574.92/1,396.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.85

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