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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.32, 2,047.62 and 391.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.32, 2,047.62 and 391.16 is: 586.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.32 : 2,047.62 = 391.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.32/2,047.62 = 391.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.32x = 2,047.62 × 391.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.32x = 800,947.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,947.04/1,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 586.64

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