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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.49, 2,039.57 and 385.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.49, 2,039.57 and 385.60 is: 578.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.49 : 2,039.57 = 385.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.49/2,039.57 = 385.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.49x = 2,039.57 × 385.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.49x = 786,446.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786,446.07/1,359.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.49

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