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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.86, 2,054.82 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.86, 2,054.82 and 395.97 is: 593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.86 : 2,054.82 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.86/2,054.82 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.86x = 2,054.82 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.86x = 813,647.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,647.08/1,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.96

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