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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.90, 2,055.21 and 396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.90, 2,055.21 and 396.08 is: 594.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.90 : 2,055.21 = 396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.90/2,055.21 = 396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.90x = 2,055.21 × 396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.90x = 814,027.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,027.58/1,369.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.22

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