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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.93, 2,039.67 and 386.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.93, 2,039.67 and 386.04 is: 579.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.93 : 2,039.67 = 386.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.93/2,039.67 = 386.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.93x = 2,039.67 × 386.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.93x = 787,394.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,394.21/1,359.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.00

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