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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.79, 2,041.50 and 386.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.79, 2,041.50 and 386.87 is: 580.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.79 : 2,041.50 = 386.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.79/2,041.50 = 386.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.79x = 2,041.50 × 386.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.79x = 789,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,784.90/1,360.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.39

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