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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.40, 2,046.62 and 390.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.40, 2,046.62 and 390.46 is: 585.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.40 : 2,046.62 = 390.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.40/2,046.62 = 390.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.40x = 2,046.62 × 390.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.40x = 799,123.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,123.25/1,364.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.70

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