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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.52, 2,045.32 and 389.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.52, 2,045.32 and 389.70 is: 584.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.52 : 2,045.32 = 389.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.52/2,045.32 = 389.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.52x = 2,045.32 × 389.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.52x = 797,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,060.23/1,363.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.56

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