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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.27, 2,074.85 and 396.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.27, 2,074.85 and 396.09 is: 594.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.27 : 2,074.85 = 396.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.27/2,074.85 = 396.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.27x = 2,074.85 × 396.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.27x = 821,814.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821,814.98/1,383.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.11

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