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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.08, 2,044.62 and 389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.08, 2,044.62 and 389.18 is: 583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.08 : 2,044.62 = 389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.08/2,044.62 = 389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.08x = 2,044.62 × 389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.08x = 795,723.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,723.48/1,363.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.77

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