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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.93, 2,095.11 and 422.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.93, 2,095.11 and 422.83 is: 634.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.93 : 2,095.11 = 422.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.93/2,095.11 = 422.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.93x = 2,095.11 × 422.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.93x = 885,875.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885,875.36/1,396.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.16

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