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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.14, 2,040.20 and 386.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.14, 2,040.20 and 386.24 is: 579.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.14 : 2,040.20 = 386.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.14/2,040.20 = 386.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.14x = 2,040.20 × 386.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.14x = 788,006.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,006.85/1,360.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.36

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