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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.84, 2,053.40 and 395.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.84, 2,053.40 and 395.09 is: 592.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.84 : 2,053.40 = 395.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.84/2,053.40 = 395.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.84x = 2,053.40 × 395.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.84x = 811,277.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,277.81/1,368.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.68

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