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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.30, 2,045.82 and 390.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.30, 2,045.82 and 390.18 is: 585.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.30 : 2,045.82 = 390.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.30/2,045.82 = 390.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.30x = 2,045.82 × 390.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.30x = 798,238.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,238.05/1,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.09

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