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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.43, 2,045.17 and 389.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.43, 2,045.17 and 389.55 is: 584.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.43 : 2,045.17 = 389.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.43/2,045.17 = 389.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.43x = 2,045.17 × 389.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.43x = 796,695.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,695.97/1,363.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.33

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