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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.20, 2,041.44 and 387.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.20, 2,041.44 and 387.37 is: 580.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.20 : 2,041.44 = 387.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.20/2,041.44 = 387.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.20x = 2,041.44 × 387.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.20x = 790,792.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,792.61/1,361.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.95

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