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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.60, 2,048.02 and 391.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.60, 2,048.02 and 391.44 is: 587.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.60 : 2,048.02 = 391.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.60/2,048.02 = 391.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.60x = 2,048.02 × 391.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.60x = 801,676.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,676.95/1,365.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.05

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