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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.88, 2,047.66 and 390.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.88, 2,047.66 and 390.99 is: 586.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.88 : 2,047.66 = 390.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.88/2,047.66 = 390.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.88x = 2,047.66 × 390.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.88x = 800,614.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,614.58/1,364.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.58

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