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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.63, 2,095.01 and 409.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.63, 2,095.01 and 409.44 is: 614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.63 : 2,095.01 = 409.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.63/2,095.01 = 409.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.63x = 2,095.01 × 409.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.63x = 857,780.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,780.89/1,396.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.18

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