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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.83, 2,095.29 and 409.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.83, 2,095.29 and 409.71 is: 614.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.83 : 2,095.29 = 409.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.83/2,095.29 = 409.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.83x = 2,095.29 × 409.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.83x = 858,461.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,461.27/1,396.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.58

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