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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.06, 2,047.58 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.06, 2,047.58 and 391.16 is: 586.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.06 : 2,047.58 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.06/2,047.58 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.06x = 2,047.58 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.06x = 800,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,936.02/1,365.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.74

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