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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.45, 2,052.72 and 394.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.45, 2,052.72 and 394.65 is: 591.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.45 : 2,052.72 = 394.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.45/2,052.72 = 394.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.45x = 2,052.72 × 394.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.45x = 810,105.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,105.95/1,368.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.99

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