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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.23, 2,041.92 and 387.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.23, 2,041.92 and 387.25 is: 580.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.23 : 2,041.92 = 387.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.23/2,041.92 = 387.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.23x = 2,041.92 × 387.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.23x = 790,733.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,733.52/1,361.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.90

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