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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.59, 2,079.89 and 360.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.59, 2,079.89 and 360.59 is: 540.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.59 : 2,079.89 = 360.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.59/2,079.89 = 360.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.59x = 2,079.89 × 360.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.59x = 749,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,987.54/1,386.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.89

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