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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.81, 2,045.75 and 389.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.81, 2,045.75 and 389.92 is: 584.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.81 : 2,045.75 = 389.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.81/2,045.75 = 389.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.81x = 2,045.75 × 389.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.81x = 797,678.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,678.84/1,363.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.89

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