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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.41, 2,042.12 and 335.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.41, 2,042.12 and 335.41 is: 503.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.41 : 2,042.12 = 335.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.41/2,042.12 = 335.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.41x = 2,042.12 × 335.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.41x = 684,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,947.47/1,361.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.12

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