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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.04, 2,055.17 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.04, 2,055.17 and 396.16 is: 594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.04 : 2,055.17 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.04/2,055.17 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.04x = 2,055.17 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.04x = 814,176.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,176.15/1,370.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.27

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