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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.12, 2,043.18 and 388.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.12, 2,043.18 and 388.22 is: 582.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.12 : 2,043.18 = 388.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.12/2,043.18 = 388.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.12x = 2,043.18 × 388.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.12x = 793,203.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,203.34/1,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.33

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