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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.12, 2,044.41 and 389.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.12, 2,044.41 and 389.32 is: 583.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.12 : 2,044.41 = 389.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.12/2,044.41 = 389.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.12x = 2,044.41 × 389.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.12x = 795,929.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,929.70/1,363.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.90

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