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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.43, 2,042.15 and 387.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.43, 2,042.15 and 387.54 is: 581.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.43 : 2,042.15 = 387.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.43/2,042.15 = 387.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.43x = 2,042.15 × 387.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.43x = 791,414.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,414.81/1,361.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.31

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