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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.14, 2,038.76 and 385.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.14, 2,038.76 and 385.24 is: 577.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.14 : 2,038.76 = 385.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.14/2,038.76 = 385.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.14x = 2,038.76 × 385.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.14x = 785,411.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,411.90/1,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.87

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