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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.94, 2,053.52 and 395.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.94, 2,053.52 and 395.05 is: 592.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.94 : 2,053.52 = 395.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.94/2,053.52 = 395.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.94x = 2,053.52 × 395.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.94x = 811,243.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,243.08/1,368.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.61

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