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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.30, 2,052.45 and 394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.30, 2,052.45 and 394.40 is: 591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.30 : 2,052.45 = 394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.30/2,052.45 = 394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.30x = 2,052.45 × 394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.30x = 809,491.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,491.41/1,368.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.60

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