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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.84, 2,044.56 and 389.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.84, 2,044.56 and 389.02 is: 583.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.84 : 2,044.56 = 389.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.84/2,044.56 = 389.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.84x = 2,044.56 × 389.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.84x = 795,374.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,374.73/1,362.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.62

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