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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.99, 2,053.82 and 395.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.99, 2,053.82 and 395.08 is: 592.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.99 : 2,053.82 = 395.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.99/2,053.82 = 395.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.99x = 2,053.82 × 395.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.99x = 811,423.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,423.21/1,368.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.72

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