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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.17, 2,041.80 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.17, 2,041.80 and 387.37 is: 581.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.17 : 2,041.80 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.17/2,041.80 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.17x = 2,041.80 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.17x = 790,932.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,932.07/1,361.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.07

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