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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.46, 2,047.88 and 391.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.46, 2,047.88 and 391.54 is: 587.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.46 : 2,047.88 = 391.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.46/2,047.88 = 391.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.46x = 2,047.88 × 391.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.46x = 801,826.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,826.94/1,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.22

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