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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.41, 2,041.61 and 437.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.41, 2,041.61 and 437.20 is: 655.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.41 : 2,041.61 = 437.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.41/2,041.61 = 437.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.41x = 2,041.61 × 437.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.41x = 892,584.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892,584.60/1,361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.63

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