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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.39, 2,043.95 and 388.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.39, 2,043.95 and 388.57 is: 582.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.39 : 2,043.95 = 388.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.39/2,043.95 = 388.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.39x = 2,043.95 × 388.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.39x = 794,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,217.65/1,362.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.96

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