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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.63, 2,046.89 and 390.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.63, 2,046.89 and 390.72 is: 586.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.63 : 2,046.89 = 390.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.63/2,046.89 = 390.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.63x = 2,046.89 × 390.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.63x = 799,758.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799,758.91/1,364.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.06

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