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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.07, 2,038.60 and 385.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.07, 2,038.60 and 385.18 is: 577.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.07 : 2,038.60 = 385.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.07/2,038.60 = 385.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.07x = 2,038.60 × 385.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.07x = 785,221.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,221.89/1,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.77

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