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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.18, 2,052.23 and 394.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.18, 2,052.23 and 394.29 is: 591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.18 : 2,052.23 = 394.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.18/2,052.23 = 394.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.18x = 2,052.23 × 394.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.18x = 809,171.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,171.80/1,368.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.42

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