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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.96, 2,048.87 and 392.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.96, 2,048.87 and 392.07 is: 588.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.96 : 2,048.87 = 392.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.96/2,048.87 = 392.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.96x = 2,048.87 × 392.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.96x = 803,290.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803,290.73/1,365.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 588.08

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