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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.86, 2,056.13 and 396.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.86, 2,056.13 and 396.96 is: 595.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.86 : 2,056.13 = 396.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.86/2,056.13 = 396.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.86x = 2,056.13 × 396.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.86x = 816,193.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,193.16/1,370.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.39

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