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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.40, 2,043.58 and 388.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.40, 2,043.58 and 388.50 is: 582.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.40 : 2,043.58 = 388.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.40/2,043.58 = 388.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.40x = 2,043.58 × 388.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.40x = 793,930.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,930.83/1,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.74

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