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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.58, 2,094.09 and 615.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.58, 2,094.09 and 615.67 is: 923.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.58 : 2,094.09 = 615.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.58/2,094.09 = 615.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.58x = 2,094.09 × 615.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.58x = 1,289,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,260.85/1,396.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.16

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