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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.44, 2,043.39 and 388.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.44, 2,043.39 and 388.28 is: 582.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.44 : 2,043.39 = 388.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.44/2,043.39 = 388.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.44x = 2,043.39 × 388.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.44x = 793,407.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793,407.47/1,362.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.34

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