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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.38, 2,087.06 and 365.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.38, 2,087.06 and 365.38 is: 548.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.38 : 2,087.06 = 365.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.38/2,087.06 = 365.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.38x = 2,087.06 × 365.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.38x = 762,569.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,569.98/1,391.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.07

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