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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.05, 2,047.58 and 391.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.05, 2,047.58 and 391.23 is: 586.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.05 : 2,047.58 = 391.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.05/2,047.58 = 391.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.05x = 2,047.58 × 391.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.05x = 801,074.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,074.23/1,365.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.85

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