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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.03, 2,053.90 and 395.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.03, 2,053.90 and 395.21 is: 592.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.03 : 2,053.90 = 395.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.03/2,053.90 = 395.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.03x = 2,053.90 × 395.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.03x = 811,721.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,721.82/1,369.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.92

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