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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.21, 2,074.93 and 396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.21, 2,074.93 and 396.04 is: 594.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.21 : 2,074.93 = 396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.21/2,074.93 = 396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.21x = 2,074.93 × 396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.21x = 821,755.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,755.28/1,383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.09

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