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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.53, 2,053.15 and 394.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.53, 2,053.15 and 394.71 is: 592.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.53 : 2,053.15 = 394.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.53/2,053.15 = 394.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.53x = 2,053.15 × 394.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.53x = 810,398.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,398.84/1,368.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.17

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