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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.34, 2,041.93 and 387.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.34, 2,041.93 and 387.31 is: 580.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.34 : 2,041.93 = 387.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.34/2,041.93 = 387.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.34x = 2,041.93 × 387.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.34x = 790,859.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790,859.91/1,361.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.94

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