Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.77, 2,042.97 and 387.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,361.77, 2,042.97 and 387.88 is: 581.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,361.77 : 2,042.97 = 387.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,361.77/2,042.97 = 387.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,361.77x = 2,042.97 × 387.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,361.77x = 792,427.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 792,427.20/1,361.77 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.91
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