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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.29, 2,041.91 and 387.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.29, 2,041.91 and 387.39 is: 581.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.29 : 2,041.91 = 387.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.29/2,041.91 = 387.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.29x = 2,041.91 × 387.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.29x = 791,016.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,016.48/1,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.08

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