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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.16, 2,053.77 and 395.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.16, 2,053.77 and 395.34 is: 593.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.16 : 2,053.77 = 395.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.16/2,053.77 = 395.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.16x = 2,053.77 × 395.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.16x = 811,937.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,937.43/1,369.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.02

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