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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.88, 2,045.91 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.88, 2,045.91 and 389.96 is: 584.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.88 : 2,045.91 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.88/2,045.91 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.88x = 2,045.91 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.88x = 797,823.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797,823.06/1,363.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.97

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