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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.34, 2,045.32 and 389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.34, 2,045.32 and 389.52 is: 584.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.34 : 2,045.32 = 389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.34/2,045.32 = 389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.34x = 2,045.32 × 389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.34x = 796,692.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,692.07/1,363.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.37

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