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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.50, 2,094.80 and 370.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.50, 2,094.80 and 370.50 is: 555.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.50 : 2,094.80 = 370.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.50/2,094.80 = 370.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.50x = 2,094.80 × 370.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.50x = 776,123.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,123.40/1,396.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.76

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