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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.16, 2,041.74 and 581.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.16, 2,041.74 and 581.40 is: 872.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.16 : 2,041.74 = 581.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.16/2,041.74 = 581.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.16x = 2,041.74 × 581.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.16x = 1,187,067.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187,067.64/1,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.10

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