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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.62, 2,042.42 and 387.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.62, 2,042.42 and 387.60 is: 581.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.62 : 2,042.42 = 387.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.62/2,042.42 = 387.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.62x = 2,042.42 × 387.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.62x = 791,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,641.99/1,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.40

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