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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.63, 2,053.29 and 394.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.63, 2,053.29 and 394.74 is: 592.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.63 : 2,053.29 = 394.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.63/2,053.29 = 394.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.63x = 2,053.29 × 394.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.63x = 810,515.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,515.69/1,368.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.21

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