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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.12, 2,038.45 and 385.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.12, 2,038.45 and 385.05 is: 577.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.12 : 2,038.45 = 385.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.12/2,038.45 = 385.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.12x = 2,038.45 × 385.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.12x = 784,905.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,905.17/1,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.51

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