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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.59, 2,040.90 and 386.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.59, 2,040.90 and 386.64 is: 579.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.59 : 2,040.90 = 386.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.59/2,040.90 = 386.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.59x = 2,040.90 × 386.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.59x = 789,093.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,093.58/1,360.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.96

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