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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.65, 2,048.81 and 391.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.65, 2,048.81 and 391.74 is: 587.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.65 : 2,048.81 = 391.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.65/2,048.81 = 391.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.65x = 2,048.81 × 391.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.65x = 802,598.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,598.87/1,365.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.71

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