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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.49, 2,070.51 and 393.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.49, 2,070.51 and 393.22 is: 589.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.49 : 2,070.51 = 393.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.49/2,070.51 = 393.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.49x = 2,070.51 × 393.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.49x = 814,165.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814,165.94/1,380.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.77

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