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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.14, 2,054.90 and 396.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.14, 2,054.90 and 396.03 is: 593.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.14 : 2,054.90 = 396.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.14/2,054.90 = 396.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.14x = 2,054.90 × 396.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.14x = 813,792.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,792.76/1,370.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.95

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