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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.49, 2,040.77 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.49, 2,040.77 and 386.58 is: 579.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.49 : 2,040.77 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.49/2,040.77 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.49x = 2,040.77 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.49x = 788,918.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,918.93/1,360.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.88

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