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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.39, 2,052.45 and 394.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.39, 2,052.45 and 394.50 is: 591.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.39 : 2,052.45 = 394.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.39/2,052.45 = 394.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.39x = 2,052.45 × 394.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.39x = 809,691.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,691.53/1,368.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.71

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