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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,378.84, 2,068.03 and 391.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,378.84, 2,068.03 and 391.72 is: 587.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,378.84 : 2,068.03 = 391.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,378.84/2,068.03 = 391.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,378.84x = 2,068.03 × 391.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,378.84x = 810,084.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,084.03/1,378.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.51

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