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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.62, 2,095.26 and 422.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.62, 2,095.26 and 422.66 is: 634.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.62 : 2,095.26 = 422.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.62/2,095.26 = 422.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.62x = 2,095.26 × 422.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.62x = 885,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,582.59/1,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.09

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