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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.02, 2,041.60 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.02, 2,041.60 and 387.20 is: 580.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.02 : 2,041.60 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.02/2,041.60 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.02x = 2,041.60 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.02x = 790,496.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,496.34/1,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.81

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