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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.32, 2,044.62 and 389.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.32, 2,044.62 and 389.16 is: 583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.32 : 2,044.62 = 389.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.32/2,044.62 = 389.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.32x = 2,044.62 × 389.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.32x = 795,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795,684.32/1,363.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.64

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