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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.20, 2,072.98 and 395.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.20, 2,072.98 and 395.00 is: 592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.20 : 2,072.98 = 395.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.20/2,072.98 = 395.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.20x = 2,072.98 × 395.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.20x = 818,825.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818,825.00/1,382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.41

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