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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.84, 2,048.76 and 391.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.84, 2,048.76 and 391.92 is: 587.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.84 : 2,048.76 = 391.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.84/2,048.76 = 391.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.84x = 2,048.76 × 391.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.84x = 802,950.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802,950.02/1,365.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.88

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