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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,390.45, 2,085.66 and 364.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,390.45, 2,085.66 and 364.45 is: 546.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,390.45 : 2,085.66 = 364.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,390.45/2,085.66 = 364.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,390.45x = 2,085.66 × 364.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,390.45x = 760,118.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,118.79/1,390.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.67

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