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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.96, 2,047.16 and 390.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.96, 2,047.16 and 390.88 is: 586.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.96 : 2,047.16 = 390.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.96/2,047.16 = 390.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.96x = 2,047.16 × 390.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.96x = 800,193.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,193.90/1,364.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.24

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