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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.42, 2,042.46 and 581.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.42, 2,042.46 and 581.01 is: 871.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.42 : 2,042.46 = 581.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.42/2,042.46 = 581.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.42x = 2,042.46 × 581.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.42x = 1,186,689.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,689.68/1,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 871.66

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