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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.36, 2,046.15 and 390.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.36, 2,046.15 and 390.20 is: 585.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.36 : 2,046.15 = 390.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.36/2,046.15 = 390.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.36x = 2,046.15 × 390.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.36x = 798,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798,397.50/1,364.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.18

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