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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.44, 2,048.27 and 391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.44, 2,048.27 and 391.55 is: 587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.44 : 2,048.27 = 391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.44/2,048.27 = 391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.44x = 2,048.27 × 391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.44x = 801,987.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,987.92/1,365.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.35

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