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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.30, 2,038.92 and 385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.30, 2,038.92 and 385.41 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.30 : 2,038.92 = 385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.30/2,038.92 = 385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.30x = 2,038.92 × 385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.30x = 785,820.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,820.16/1,359.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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