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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.48, 2,054.04 and 395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.48, 2,054.04 and 395.62 is: 593.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.48 : 2,054.04 = 395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.48/2,054.04 = 395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.48x = 2,054.04 × 395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.48x = 812,619.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,619.30/1,369.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.38

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