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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,391.75, 2,087.75 and 365.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,391.75, 2,087.75 and 365.75 is: 548.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,391.75 : 2,087.75 = 365.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,391.75/2,087.75 = 365.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,391.75x = 2,087.75 × 365.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,391.75x = 763,592.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,592.73/1,391.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.66

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