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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.50, 2,044.98 and 389.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.50, 2,044.98 and 389.43 is: 584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.50 : 2,044.98 = 389.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.50/2,044.98 = 389.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.50x = 2,044.98 × 389.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.50x = 796,376.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,376.56/1,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.07

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