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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.89, 2,044.69 and 389.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.89, 2,044.69 and 389.07 is: 583.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.89 : 2,044.69 = 389.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.89/2,044.69 = 389.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.89x = 2,044.69 × 389.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.89x = 795,526.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,526.57/1,362.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.70

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