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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.73, 2,042.55 and 387.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.73, 2,042.55 and 387.83 is: 581.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.73 : 2,042.55 = 387.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.73/2,042.55 = 387.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.73x = 2,042.55 × 387.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.73x = 792,165.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,165.82/1,361.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.73

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