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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.12, 2,041.70 and 495.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.12, 2,041.70 and 495.44 is: 743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.12 : 2,041.70 = 495.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.12/2,041.70 = 495.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.12x = 2,041.70 × 495.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.12x = 1,011,539.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,539.85/1,361.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.17

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