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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.05, 2,044.56 and 389.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.05, 2,044.56 and 389.15 is: 583.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.05 : 2,044.56 = 389.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.05/2,044.56 = 389.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.05x = 2,044.56 × 389.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.05x = 795,630.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,630.30/1,363.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.71

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