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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.69, 2,095.03 and 422.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.69, 2,095.03 and 422.87 is: 634.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.69 : 2,095.03 = 422.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.69/2,095.03 = 422.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.69x = 2,095.03 × 422.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.69x = 885,925.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,925.34/1,396.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.30

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