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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.86, 2,045.93 and 390.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.86, 2,045.93 and 390.11 is: 585.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.86 : 2,045.93 = 390.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.86/2,045.93 = 390.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.86x = 2,045.93 × 390.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.86x = 798,125.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,125.57/1,363.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.20

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