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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.23, 2,038.92 and 385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.23, 2,038.92 and 385.25 is: 577.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.23 : 2,038.92 = 385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.23/2,038.92 = 385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.23x = 2,038.92 × 385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.23x = 785,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,492.00/1,359.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.90

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