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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.82, 2,056.58 and 396.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.82, 2,056.58 and 396.93 is: 595.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.82 : 2,056.58 = 396.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.82/2,056.58 = 396.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.82x = 2,056.58 × 396.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.82x = 816,318.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,318.30/1,370.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.50

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