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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.46, 2,047.94 and 391.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.46, 2,047.94 and 391.60 is: 587.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.46 : 2,047.94 = 391.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.46/2,047.94 = 391.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.46x = 2,047.94 × 391.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.46x = 801,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,973.30/1,365.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.33

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