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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.35, 2,073.13 and 395.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.35, 2,073.13 and 395.12 is: 592.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.35 : 2,073.13 = 395.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.35/2,073.13 = 395.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.35x = 2,073.13 × 395.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.35x = 819,135.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,135.13/1,382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.57

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