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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.86, 2,055.09 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.86, 2,055.09 and 396.05 is: 594.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.86 : 2,055.09 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.86/2,055.09 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.86x = 2,055.09 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.86x = 813,908.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,908.12/1,369.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.15

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