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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.91, 2,039.57 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.91, 2,039.57 and 386.02 is: 578.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.91 : 2,039.57 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.91/2,039.57 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.91x = 2,039.57 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.91x = 787,314.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,314.81/1,359.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.95

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