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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.89, 2,054.53 and 395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.89, 2,054.53 and 395.78 is: 593.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.89 : 2,054.53 = 395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.89/2,054.53 = 395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.89x = 2,054.53 × 395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.89x = 813,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,130.62/1,369.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.58

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