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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.79, 2,045.76 and 390.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.79, 2,045.76 and 390.04 is: 585.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.79 : 2,045.76 = 390.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.79/2,045.76 = 390.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.79x = 2,045.76 × 390.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.79x = 797,916.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,916.05/1,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.07

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