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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.61, 2,046.85 and 390.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.61, 2,046.85 and 390.71 is: 586.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.61 : 2,046.85 = 390.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.61/2,046.85 = 390.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.61x = 2,046.85 × 390.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.61x = 799,724.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,724.76/1,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.05

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