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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.67, 2,053.11 and 394.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.67, 2,053.11 and 394.85 is: 592.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.67 : 2,053.11 = 394.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.67/2,053.11 = 394.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.67x = 2,053.11 × 394.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.67x = 810,670.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,670.48/1,368.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.31

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