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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.42, 2,041.90 and 581.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.42, 2,041.90 and 581.88 is: 872.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.42 : 2,041.90 = 581.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.42/2,041.90 = 581.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.42x = 2,041.90 × 581.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.42x = 1,188,140.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,188,140.77/1,361.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 872.72

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