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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.16, 2,041.74 and 335.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.16, 2,041.74 and 335.16 is: 502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.16 : 2,041.74 = 335.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.16/2,041.74 = 335.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.16x = 2,041.74 × 335.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.16x = 684,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,309.58/1,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.74

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