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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.96, 2,095.73 and 409.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.96, 2,095.73 and 409.78 is: 614.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.96 : 2,095.73 = 409.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.96/2,095.73 = 409.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.96x = 2,095.73 × 409.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.96x = 858,788.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 858,788.24/1,396.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.76

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