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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.38, 2,048.16 and 391.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.38, 2,048.16 and 391.46 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.38 : 2,048.16 = 391.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.38/2,048.16 = 391.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.38x = 2,048.16 × 391.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.38x = 801,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,772.71/1,365.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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