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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369, 2,053.50 and 394.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369, 2,053.50 and 394.96 is: 592.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369 : 2,053.50 = 394.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369/2,053.50 = 394.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369x = 2,053.50 × 394.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369x = 811,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,050.36/1,369
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.44

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