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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.10, 2,055.42 and 396.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.10, 2,055.42 and 396.22 is: 594.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.10 : 2,055.42 = 396.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.10/2,055.42 = 396.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.10x = 2,055.42 × 396.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.10x = 814,398.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,398.51/1,370.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.41

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