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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.14, 2,068.83 and 391.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.14, 2,068.83 and 391.96 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.14 : 2,068.83 = 391.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.14/2,068.83 = 391.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.14x = 2,068.83 × 391.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.14x = 810,898.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,898.61/1,379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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