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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.59, 2,047.04 and 390.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.59, 2,047.04 and 390.85 is: 586.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.59 : 2,047.04 = 390.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.59/2,047.04 = 390.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.59x = 2,047.04 × 390.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.59x = 800,083.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,083.63/1,364.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.32

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