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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.12, 2,040.18 and 386.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.12, 2,040.18 and 386.22 is: 579.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.12 : 2,040.18 = 386.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.12/2,040.18 = 386.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.12x = 2,040.18 × 386.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.12x = 787,958.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,958.32/1,360.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.33

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