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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.76, 2,044.18 and 388.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.76, 2,044.18 and 388.94 is: 583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.76 : 2,044.18 = 388.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.76/2,044.18 = 388.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.76x = 2,044.18 × 388.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.76x = 795,063.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,063.37/1,362.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.42

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