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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.92, 2,131.38 and 394.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.92, 2,131.38 and 394.92 is: 592.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.92 : 2,131.38 = 394.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.92/2,131.38 = 394.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.92x = 2,131.38 × 394.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.92x = 841,724.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,724.59/1,420.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.38

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