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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.55, 2,045.33 and 389.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.55, 2,045.33 and 389.66 is: 584.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.55 : 2,045.33 = 389.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.55/2,045.33 = 389.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.55x = 2,045.33 × 389.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.55x = 796,971.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796,971.11/1,363.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.48

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