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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.94, 2,055.02 and 396.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.94, 2,055.02 and 396.05 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.94 : 2,055.02 = 396.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.94/2,055.02 = 396.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.94x = 2,055.02 × 396.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.94x = 813,890.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,890.67/1,369.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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