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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.45, 2,042.17 and 387.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.45, 2,042.17 and 387.55 is: 581.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.45 : 2,042.17 = 387.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.45/2,042.17 = 387.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.45x = 2,042.17 × 387.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.45x = 791,446.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,446.75/1,361.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.33

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