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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.90, 2,041.70 and 387.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.90, 2,041.70 and 387.01 is: 580.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.90 : 2,041.70 = 387.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.90/2,041.70 = 387.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.90x = 2,041.70 × 387.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.90x = 790,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,158.32/1,360.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.61

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