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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.38, 2,046.58 and 390.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.38, 2,046.58 and 390.48 is: 585.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.38 : 2,046.58 = 390.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.38/2,046.58 = 390.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.38x = 2,046.58 × 390.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.38x = 799,148.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,148.56/1,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.72

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