Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394, 2,091.04 and 368
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,394, 2,091.04 and 368 is: 552.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,394 : 2,091.04 = 368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,394/2,091.04 = 368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,394x = 2,091.04 × 368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,394x = 769,502.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 769,502.72/1,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 552.01
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