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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.28, 2,040.19 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.28, 2,040.19 and 386.16 is: 579.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.28 : 2,040.19 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.28/2,040.19 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.28x = 2,040.19 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.28x = 787,831.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,831.15/1,360.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.17

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