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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.43, 2,039.14 and 385.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.43, 2,039.14 and 385.40 is: 578.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.43 : 2,039.14 = 385.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.43/2,039.14 = 385.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.43x = 2,039.14 × 385.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.43x = 785,890.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785,890.14/1,359.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.10

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