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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.96, 2,048.64 and 392.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.96, 2,048.64 and 392.04 is: 587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.96 : 2,048.64 = 392.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.96/2,048.64 = 392.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.96x = 2,048.64 × 392.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.96x = 803,148.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,148.83/1,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.97

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