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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.80, 2,056.50 and 396.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.80, 2,056.50 and 396.91 is: 595.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.80 : 2,056.50 = 396.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.80/2,056.50 = 396.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.80x = 2,056.50 × 396.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.80x = 816,240.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,240.27/1,370.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.45

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