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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.80, 2,048.42 and 391.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.80, 2,048.42 and 391.66 is: 587.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.80 : 2,048.42 = 391.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.80/2,048.42 = 391.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.80x = 2,048.42 × 391.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.80x = 802,280.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,280.04/1,365.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.41

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