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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.56, 2,054.42 and 395.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.56, 2,054.42 and 395.66 is: 593.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.56 : 2,054.42 = 395.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.56/2,054.42 = 395.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.56x = 2,054.42 × 395.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.56x = 812,851.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812,851.82/1,369.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.51

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