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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.74, 2,055.86 and 396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.74, 2,055.86 and 396.58 is: 594.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.74 : 2,055.86 = 396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.74/2,055.86 = 396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.74x = 2,055.86 × 396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.74x = 815,312.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,312.96/1,370.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.80

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