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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.82, 2,040.92 and 386.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.82, 2,040.92 and 386.68 is: 579.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.82 : 2,040.92 = 386.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.82/2,040.92 = 386.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.82x = 2,040.92 × 386.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.82x = 789,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,182.95/1,360.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.93

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