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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.19, 2,055.30 and 396.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.19, 2,055.30 and 396.29 is: 594.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.19 : 2,055.30 = 396.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.19/2,055.30 = 396.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.19x = 2,055.30 × 396.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.19x = 814,500.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,500.72/1,370.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.44

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