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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.33, 2,039.04 and 385.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.33, 2,039.04 and 385.44 is: 578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.33 : 2,039.04 = 385.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.33/2,039.04 = 385.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.33x = 2,039.04 × 385.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.33x = 785,927.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,927.58/1,359.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.17

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