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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.32, 2,053.98 and 395.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.32, 2,053.98 and 395.40 is: 593.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.32 : 2,053.98 = 395.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.32/2,053.98 = 395.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.32x = 2,053.98 × 395.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.32x = 812,143.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,143.69/1,369.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.10

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