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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.52, 2,043.42 and 388.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.52, 2,043.42 and 388.68 is: 582.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.52 : 2,043.42 = 388.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.52/2,043.42 = 388.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.52x = 2,043.42 × 388.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.52x = 794,236.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,236.49/1,362.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.92

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