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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.20, 2,074.47 and 395.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.20, 2,074.47 and 395.99 is: 593.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.20 : 2,074.47 = 395.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.20/2,074.47 = 395.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.20x = 2,074.47 × 395.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.20x = 821,459.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,459.00/1,383.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.89

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