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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.72, 2,048.85 and 391.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.72, 2,048.85 and 391.89 is: 587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.72 : 2,048.85 = 391.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.72/2,048.85 = 391.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.72x = 2,048.85 × 391.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.72x = 802,923.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,923.83/1,365.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.91

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