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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.17, 2,043.60 and 388.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.17, 2,043.60 and 388.27 is: 582.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.17 : 2,043.60 = 388.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.17/2,043.60 = 388.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.17x = 2,043.60 × 388.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.17x = 793,462.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,462.01/1,362.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.50

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