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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.20, 2,051.82 and 394.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.20, 2,051.82 and 394.04 is: 590.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.20 : 2,051.82 = 394.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.20/2,051.82 = 394.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.20x = 2,051.82 × 394.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.20x = 808,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,499.15/1,368.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 590.92

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