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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.58, 2,042.58 and 528.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.58, 2,042.58 and 528.70 is: 793.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.58 : 2,042.58 = 528.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.58/2,042.58 = 528.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.58x = 2,042.58 × 528.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.58x = 1,079,912.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079,912.05/1,361.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.13

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