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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390, 2,085.12 and 364

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390, 2,085.12 and 364 is: 546.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390 : 2,085.12 = 364 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390/2,085.12 = 364/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390x = 2,085.12 × 364
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390x = 758,983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,983.68/1,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.03

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