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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.40, 2,048.16 and 391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.40, 2,048.16 and 391.60 is: 587.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.40 : 2,048.16 = 391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.40/2,048.16 = 391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.40x = 2,048.16 × 391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.40x = 802,059.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,059.46/1,365.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.42

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