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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.56, 2,042.43 and 424.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.56, 2,042.43 and 424.38 is: 636.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.56 : 2,042.43 = 424.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.56/2,042.43 = 424.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.56x = 2,042.43 × 424.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.56x = 866,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,766.44/1,361.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.60

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