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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.72, 2,045.58 and 389.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.72, 2,045.58 and 389.82 is: 584.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.72 : 2,045.58 = 389.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.72/2,045.58 = 389.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.72x = 2,045.58 × 389.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.72x = 797,417.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,417.49/1,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.74

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