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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.84, 2,046.06 and 390.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.84, 2,046.06 and 390.02 is: 585.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.84 : 2,046.06 = 390.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.84/2,046.06 = 390.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.84x = 2,046.06 × 390.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.84x = 798,004.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,004.32/1,363.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.12

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