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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.96, 2,052.29 and 394.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.96, 2,052.29 and 394.13 is: 591.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.96 : 2,052.29 = 394.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.96/2,052.29 = 394.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.96x = 2,052.29 × 394.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.96x = 808,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,872.22/1,367.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.30

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