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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.58, 2,042 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.58, 2,042 and 374.16 is: 561.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.58 : 2,042 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.58/2,042 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.58x = 2,042 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.58x = 764,034.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,034.72/1,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.14

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