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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.77 : 2,042.97 = 387.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.77/2,042.97 = 387.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.77x = 2,042.97 × 387.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.77x = 792,427.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,427.20/1,361.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.91

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