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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.12, 2,038.68 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.12, 2,038.68 and 385.22 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.12 : 2,038.68 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.12/2,038.68 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.12x = 2,038.68 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.12x = 785,330.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,330.12/1,359.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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