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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.02, 2,038.53 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.02, 2,038.53 and 385.13 is: 577.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.02 : 2,038.53 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.02/2,038.53 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.02x = 2,038.53 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.02x = 785,096.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,096.51/1,359.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.69

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