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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.59, 2,054.73 and 395.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.59, 2,054.73 and 395.69 is: 593.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.59 : 2,054.73 = 395.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.59/2,054.73 = 395.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.59x = 2,054.73 × 395.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.59x = 813,025.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,025.84/1,369.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.63

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