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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.78, 2,044.55 and 388.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.78, 2,044.55 and 388.89 is: 583.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.78 : 2,044.55 = 388.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.78/2,044.55 = 388.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.78x = 2,044.55 × 388.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.78x = 795,105.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,105.05/1,362.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.44

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