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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.38, 2,046.94 and 390.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.38, 2,046.94 and 390.58 is: 585.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.38 : 2,046.94 = 390.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.38/2,046.94 = 390.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.38x = 2,046.94 × 390.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.38x = 799,493.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,493.83/1,364.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.98

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