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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391, 2,086.56 and 365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391, 2,086.56 and 365 is: 547.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391 : 2,086.56 = 365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391/2,086.56 = 365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391x = 2,086.56 × 365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391x = 761,594.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,594.40/1,391
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.52

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