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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.88, 2,056.68 and 396.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.88, 2,056.68 and 396.99 is: 595.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.88 : 2,056.68 = 396.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.88/2,056.68 = 396.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.88x = 2,056.68 × 396.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.88x = 816,481.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,481.39/1,370.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.59

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