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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.12, 2,038.40 and 385.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.12, 2,038.40 and 385.20 is: 577.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.12 : 2,038.40 = 385.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.12/2,038.40 = 385.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.12x = 2,038.40 × 385.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.12x = 785,191.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,191.68/1,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.72

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