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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.72, 2,046.90 and 390.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.72, 2,046.90 and 390.91 is: 586.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.72 : 2,046.90 = 390.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.72/2,046.90 = 390.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.72x = 2,046.90 × 390.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.72x = 800,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,153.68/1,364.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.31

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