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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.18, 2,042.07 and 387.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.18, 2,042.07 and 387.29 is: 581.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.18 : 2,042.07 = 387.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.18/2,042.07 = 387.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.18x = 2,042.07 × 387.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.18x = 790,861.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,861.14/1,361.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.01

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