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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420, 2,130.08 and 394.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420, 2,130.08 and 394.08 is: 591.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420 : 2,130.08 = 394.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420/2,130.08 = 394.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420x = 2,130.08 × 394.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420x = 839,421.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,421.93/1,420
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.14

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