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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.32, 2,055.12 and 396.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.32, 2,055.12 and 396.16 is: 594.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.32 : 2,055.12 = 396.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.32/2,055.12 = 396.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.32x = 2,055.12 × 396.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.32x = 814,156.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,156.34/1,370.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.14

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