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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.65, 2,037.99 and 384.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.65, 2,037.99 and 384.80 is: 577.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.65 : 2,037.99 = 384.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.65/2,037.99 = 384.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.65x = 2,037.99 × 384.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.65x = 784,218.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,218.55/1,358.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.21

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