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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.05, 2,043.11 and 388.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.05, 2,043.11 and 388.16 is: 582.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.05 : 2,043.11 = 388.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.05/2,043.11 = 388.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.05x = 2,043.11 × 388.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.05x = 793,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,059.66/1,362.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.25

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