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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.34, 2,043.44 and 388.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.34, 2,043.44 and 388.32 is: 582.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.34 : 2,043.44 = 388.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.34/2,043.44 = 388.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.34x = 2,043.44 × 388.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.34x = 793,508.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,508.62/1,362.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.46

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