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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.24, 2,038.86 and 385.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.24, 2,038.86 and 385.22 is: 577.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.24 : 2,038.86 = 385.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.24/2,038.86 = 385.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.24x = 2,038.86 × 385.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.24x = 785,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,399.45/1,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.82

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