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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.86, 2,039.88 and 386.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.86, 2,039.88 and 386.03 is: 579.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.86 : 2,039.88 = 386.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.86/2,039.88 = 386.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.86x = 2,039.88 × 386.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.86x = 787,461.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,461.42/1,359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.08

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