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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.66, 2,043.64 and 388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.66, 2,043.64 and 388.54 is: 582.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.66 : 2,043.64 = 388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.66/2,043.64 = 388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.66x = 2,043.64 × 388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.66x = 794,035.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794,035.89/1,362.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.71

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