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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.62, 2,042.50 and 387.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.62, 2,042.50 and 387.64 is: 581.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.62 : 2,042.50 = 387.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.62/2,042.50 = 387.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.62x = 2,042.50 × 387.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.62x = 791,763.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,763.33/1,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.49

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