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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.52, 2,044.90 and 389.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.52, 2,044.90 and 389.68 is: 584.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.52 : 2,044.90 = 389.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.52/2,044.90 = 389.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.52x = 2,044.90 × 389.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.52x = 796,856.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,856.63/1,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.41

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