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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.97, 2,053.42 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.97, 2,053.42 and 395.16 is: 592.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.97 : 2,053.42 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.97/2,053.42 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.97x = 2,053.42 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.97x = 811,429.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,429.45/1,368.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.73

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