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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.25, 2,040.71 and 581.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.25, 2,040.71 and 581.22 is: 871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.25 : 2,040.71 = 581.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.25/2,040.71 = 581.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.25x = 2,040.71 × 581.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.25x = 1,186,098.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,098.56/1,361.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.33

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