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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.29, 2,048.25 and 391.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.29, 2,048.25 and 391.37 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.29 : 2,048.25 = 391.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.29/2,048.25 = 391.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.29x = 2,048.25 × 391.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.29x = 801,614.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,614.83/1,365.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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