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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.13, 2,045.03 and 389.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.13, 2,045.03 and 389.24 is: 583.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.13 : 2,045.03 = 389.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.13/2,045.03 = 389.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.13x = 2,045.03 × 389.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.13x = 796,008.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,008.45/1,363.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.96

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