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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.64, 2,072.14 and 394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.64, 2,072.14 and 394.43 is: 591.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.64 : 2,072.14 = 394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.64/2,072.14 = 394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.64x = 2,072.14 × 394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.64x = 817,321.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,321.58/1,381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.56

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