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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370, 2,054.77 and 395.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370, 2,054.77 and 395.88 is: 593.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370 : 2,054.77 = 395.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370/2,054.77 = 395.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370x = 2,054.77 × 395.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370x = 813,442.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,442.35/1,370
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.75

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