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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.77, 2,054.67 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.77, 2,054.67 and 395.88 is: 593.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.77 : 2,054.67 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.77/2,054.67 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.77x = 2,054.67 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.77x = 813,402.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,402.76/1,369.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.82

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