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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.23, 2,046.75 and 390.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.23, 2,046.75 and 390.34 is: 585.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.23 : 2,046.75 = 390.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.23/2,046.75 = 390.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.23x = 2,046.75 × 390.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.23x = 798,928.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,928.40/1,364.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.63

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