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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.30, 2,044.34 and 389.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.30, 2,044.34 and 389.17 is: 583.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.30 : 2,044.34 = 389.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.30/2,044.34 = 389.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.30x = 2,044.34 × 389.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.30x = 795,593.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,593.85/1,363.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.58

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