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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.80, 2,095.26 and 422.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.80, 2,095.26 and 422.91 is: 634.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.80 : 2,095.26 = 422.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.80/2,095.26 = 422.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.80x = 2,095.26 × 422.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.80x = 886,106.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 886,106.41/1,396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.38

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