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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.71, 2,054.61 and 395.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.71, 2,054.61 and 395.82 is: 593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.71 : 2,054.61 = 395.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.71/2,054.61 = 395.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.71x = 2,054.61 × 395.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.71x = 813,255.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,255.73/1,369.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.74

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