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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.79, 2,042.67 and 335.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.79, 2,042.67 and 335.79 is: 503.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.79 : 2,042.67 = 335.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.79/2,042.67 = 335.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.79x = 2,042.67 × 335.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.79x = 685,908.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,908.16/1,361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.68

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