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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.26, 2,051.78 and 394.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.26, 2,051.78 and 394.14 is: 591.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.26 : 2,051.78 = 394.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.26/2,051.78 = 394.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.26x = 2,051.78 × 394.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.26x = 808,688.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,688.57/1,368.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.03

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