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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.33, 2,043.51 and 388.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.33, 2,043.51 and 388.44 is: 582.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.33 : 2,043.51 = 388.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.33/2,043.51 = 388.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.33x = 2,043.51 × 388.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.33x = 793,779.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,779.08/1,362.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.66

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