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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.57, 2,055.38 and 396.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.57, 2,055.38 and 396.68 is: 594.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.57 : 2,055.38 = 396.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.57/2,055.38 = 396.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.57x = 2,055.38 × 396.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.57x = 815,315.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,315.88/1,370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.88

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