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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.76, 2,049.00 and 391.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.76, 2,049.00 and 391.87 is: 587.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.76 : 2,049.00 = 391.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.76/2,049.00 = 391.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.76x = 2,049.00 × 391.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.76x = 802,942.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,942.72/1,365.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.91

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