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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.18, 2,044.77 and 389.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.18, 2,044.77 and 389.29 is: 583.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.18 : 2,044.77 = 389.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.18/2,044.77 = 389.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.18x = 2,044.77 × 389.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.18x = 795,998.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,998.29/1,363.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.93

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