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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.18, 2,043.61 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.18, 2,043.61 and 388.28 is: 582.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.18 : 2,043.61 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.18/2,043.61 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.18x = 2,043.61 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.18x = 793,498.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,498.97/1,362.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.52

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