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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.58, 2,040.86 and 386.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.58, 2,040.86 and 386.69 is: 580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.58 : 2,040.86 = 386.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.58/2,040.86 = 386.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.58x = 2,040.86 × 386.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.58x = 789,170.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,170.92/1,360.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.03

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