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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.51, 2,045.43 and 389.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.51, 2,045.43 and 389.62 is: 584.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.51 : 2,045.43 = 389.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.51/2,045.43 = 389.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.51x = 2,045.43 × 389.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.51x = 796,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,935.32/1,363.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.47

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