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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.30, 2,048.05 and 391.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.30, 2,048.05 and 391.41 is: 587.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.30 : 2,048.05 = 391.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.30/2,048.05 = 391.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.30x = 2,048.05 × 391.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.30x = 801,627.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,627.25/1,365.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.14

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