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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.50, 2,044.08 and 388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.50, 2,044.08 and 388.60 is: 582.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.50 : 2,044.08 = 388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.50/2,044.08 = 388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.50x = 2,044.08 × 388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.50x = 794,329.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,329.49/1,362.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.99

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