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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.01, 2,054.72 and 395.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.01, 2,054.72 and 395.90 is: 593.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.01 : 2,054.72 = 395.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.01/2,054.72 = 395.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.01x = 2,054.72 × 395.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.01x = 813,461.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,461.67/1,370.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.76

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