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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.09, 2,041.74 and 816.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.09, 2,041.74 and 816.77 is: 1,225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.09 : 2,041.74 = 816.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.09/2,041.74 = 816.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.09x = 2,041.74 × 816.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.09x = 1,667,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,637.08/1,361.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.22

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