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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.75, 2,080.26 and 360.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.75, 2,080.26 and 360.75 is: 541.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.75 : 2,080.26 = 360.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.75/2,080.26 = 360.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.75x = 2,080.26 × 360.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.75x = 750,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,453.80/1,386.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.16

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