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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.32, 2,047.98 and 391.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.32, 2,047.98 and 391.34 is: 587.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.32 : 2,047.98 = 391.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.32/2,047.98 = 391.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.32x = 2,047.98 × 391.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.32x = 801,456.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,456.49/1,365.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.01

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