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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.82, 2,055.87 and 396.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.82, 2,055.87 and 396.66 is: 594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.82 : 2,055.87 = 396.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.82/2,055.87 = 396.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.82x = 2,055.87 × 396.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.82x = 815,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815,481.39/1,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.89

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