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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.84, 2,041.19 and 386.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.84, 2,041.19 and 386.81 is: 580.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.84 : 2,041.19 = 386.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.84/2,041.19 = 386.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.84x = 2,041.19 × 386.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.84x = 789,550.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,550.77/1,360.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.20

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