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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.74, 2,095.16 and 422.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.74, 2,095.16 and 422.94 is: 634.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.74 : 2,095.16 = 422.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.74/2,095.16 = 422.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.74x = 2,095.16 × 422.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.74x = 886,124.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,124.86/1,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.42

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