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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.52, 2,046.42 and 390.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.52, 2,046.42 and 390.66 is: 585.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.52 : 2,046.42 = 390.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.52/2,046.42 = 390.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.52x = 2,046.42 × 390.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.52x = 799,454.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,454.44/1,364.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.89

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