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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.11, 2,047.98 and 391.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.11, 2,047.98 and 391.19 is: 586.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.11 : 2,047.98 = 391.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.11/2,047.98 = 391.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.11x = 2,047.98 × 391.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.11x = 801,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,139.06/1,365.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.87

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