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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.08, 2,046.23 and 390.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.08, 2,046.23 and 390.13 is: 585.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.08 : 2,046.23 = 390.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.08/2,046.23 = 390.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.08x = 2,046.23 × 390.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.08x = 798,295.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,295.71/1,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.23

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