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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.59, 2,048.45 and 391.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.59, 2,048.45 and 391.71 is: 587.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.59 : 2,048.45 = 391.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.59/2,048.45 = 391.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.59x = 2,048.45 × 391.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.59x = 802,396.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,396.39/1,365.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.58

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