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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.72, 2,063.67 and 388.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.72, 2,063.67 and 388.61 is: 582.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.72 : 2,063.67 = 388.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.72/2,063.67 = 388.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.72x = 2,063.67 × 388.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.72x = 801,967.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801,967.24/1,375.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.94

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