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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.07, 2,043.38 and 388.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.07, 2,043.38 and 388.18 is: 582.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.07 : 2,043.38 = 388.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.07/2,043.38 = 388.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.07x = 2,043.38 × 388.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.07x = 793,199.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,199.25/1,362.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.35

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