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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.57, 2,055.87 and 396.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.57, 2,055.87 and 396.67 is: 595.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.57 : 2,055.87 = 396.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.57/2,055.87 = 396.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.57x = 2,055.87 × 396.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.57x = 815,495.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,495.33/1,370.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.01

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