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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.26, 2,046.75 and 390.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.26, 2,046.75 and 390.44 is: 585.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.26 : 2,046.75 = 390.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.26/2,046.75 = 390.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.26x = 2,046.75 × 390.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.26x = 799,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,133.07/1,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.76

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