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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.19, 2,041.50 and 387.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.19, 2,041.50 and 387.03 is: 580.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.19 : 2,041.50 = 387.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.19/2,041.50 = 387.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.19x = 2,041.50 × 387.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.19x = 790,121.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,121.75/1,361.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.46

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