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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.16, 2,055.27 and 396.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.16, 2,055.27 and 396.34 is: 594.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.16 : 2,055.27 = 396.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.16/2,055.27 = 396.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.16x = 2,055.27 × 396.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.16x = 814,585.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,585.71/1,370.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.52

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