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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.81, 2,044.25 and 388.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.81, 2,044.25 and 388.92 is: 583.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.81 : 2,044.25 = 388.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.81/2,044.25 = 388.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.81x = 2,044.25 × 388.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.81x = 795,047.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,047.77/1,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.39

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