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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.12, 2,041.40 and 387.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.12, 2,041.40 and 387.20 is: 580.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.12 : 2,041.40 = 387.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.12/2,041.40 = 387.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.12x = 2,041.40 × 387.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.12x = 790,430.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,430.08/1,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.72

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