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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.35, 2,075.28 and 396.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.35, 2,075.28 and 396.13 is: 594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.35 : 2,075.28 = 396.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.35/2,075.28 = 396.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.35x = 2,075.28 × 396.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.35x = 822,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,070.29/1,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.26

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