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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.74, 2,094.60 and 409.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.74, 2,094.60 and 409.30 is: 613.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.74 : 2,094.60 = 409.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.74/2,094.60 = 409.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.74x = 2,094.60 × 409.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.74x = 857,327.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857,327.63/1,396.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 613.80

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