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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.78, 2,041.55 and 386.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.78, 2,041.55 and 386.89 is: 580.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.78 : 2,041.55 = 386.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.78/2,041.55 = 386.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.78x = 2,041.55 × 386.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.78x = 789,855.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,855.28/1,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.44

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