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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.37, 2,038.98 and 385.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.37, 2,038.98 and 385.42 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.37 : 2,038.98 = 385.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.37/2,038.98 = 385.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.37x = 2,038.98 × 385.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.37x = 785,863.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,863.67/1,359.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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