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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.22, 2,041.78 and 387.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.22, 2,041.78 and 387.33 is: 580.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.22 : 2,041.78 = 387.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.22/2,041.78 = 387.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.22x = 2,041.78 × 387.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.22x = 790,842.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,842.65/1,361.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.98

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