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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.10, 2,041.73 and 387.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.10, 2,041.73 and 387.13 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.10 : 2,041.73 = 387.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.10/2,041.73 = 387.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.10x = 2,041.73 × 387.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.10x = 790,414.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,414.93/1,361.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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