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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.29, 2,041.93 and 335.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.29, 2,041.93 and 335.29 is: 502.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.29 : 2,041.93 = 335.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.29/2,041.93 = 335.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.29x = 2,041.93 × 335.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.29x = 684,628.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,628.50/1,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.93

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