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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.71, 2,048.50 and 391.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.71, 2,048.50 and 391.80 is: 587.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.71 : 2,048.50 = 391.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.71/2,048.50 = 391.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.71x = 2,048.50 × 391.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.71x = 802,601.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,601.32/1,365.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.68

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