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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.37, 2,052.54 and 394.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.37, 2,052.54 and 394.44 is: 591.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.37 : 2,052.54 = 394.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.37/2,052.54 = 394.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.37x = 2,052.54 × 394.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.37x = 809,603.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,603.88/1,368.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.66

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