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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.97, 2,046.05 and 390.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.97, 2,046.05 and 390.08 is: 585.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.97 : 2,046.05 = 390.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.97/2,046.05 = 390.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.97x = 2,046.05 × 390.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.97x = 798,123.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,123.18/1,363.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.15

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