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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.04, 2,043.07 and 388.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.04, 2,043.07 and 388.15 is: 582.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.04 : 2,043.07 = 388.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.04/2,043.07 = 388.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.04x = 2,043.07 × 388.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.04x = 793,011.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,011.54/1,362.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.22

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